The Town FilesNicholson, Georgia
City in Jackson County · population 1,808 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $197,800
- Household income
- $52,147
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 33.8
Nicholson is a city of 1,808 people in Jackson County, Georgia. The median home is worth $197,800, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better transit than 81% of Georgia towns, quieter than 75% of Georgia towns.
How Nicholson ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Nicholson is worth $197,800, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $52,147, which is more affordable than 36% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,008 a month. 71.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nicholson | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,008 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $52,147 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 71.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Nicholson
| People | Nicholson | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Nicholson
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 31.7°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nicholson since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 17, 2021 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 17, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 45,812 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,463 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Nicholson itself the ACS puts it at 11%.
Towns near Nicholson
- Arcade, GA6.6 mi · 1,884 people · home $234,600
- Commerce, GA7.3 mi · 7,387 people · home $239,900
- Jefferson, GA10.2 mi · 13,233 people · home $377,300
- Athens-Clarke County, GA12.0 mi · 127,315 people · home $299,200
- Danielsville, GA12.0 mi · 654 people · home $219,900
- Maysville, GA12.0 mi · 1,867 people · home $253,400
- Winterville, GA13.2 mi · 1,201 people · home $297,000
- Bogart, GA13.2 mi · 1,326 people · home $273,500
Nicholson questions
Is Nicholson, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nicholson scores better for retirees than 65% of Georgia towns and quieter than 75%. 9.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.8).
How much does a house cost in Nicholson?
The median owner-occupied home in Nicholson is valued at $197,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,147, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,008 a month.
What is the weather like in Nicholson?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 2.1 inches of snow.
Does Nicholson get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nicholson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 17, 2021. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)