The Town FilesNicholson, Pennsylvania
Borough in Wyoming County · population 696 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $164,700
- Household income
- $67,344
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 64 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 36.2
Nicholson is a borough of 696 people in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $164,700, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for cycling than 90% of Pennsylvania towns, better transit than 89% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 77% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Nicholson ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Nicholson is worth $164,700, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $67,344, which is more affordable than 75% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $758 a month. 78.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nicholson | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,700 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $758 | $996 |
| Median household income | $67,344 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.7% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.0% | — |
Who lives in Nicholson
| People | Nicholson | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.3% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 30.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 89.0% |
Weather in Nicholson
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 12.5°F. About 46.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 64.4 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 168 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nicholson since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 2, 1998 about 4.1 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 15 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 15, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 28, 2019.
Severe weather in Wyoming County since 1996
Wyoming County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4815: Tropical Storm Debby |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Wyoming County
Wyoming County had 9,420 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,337 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Nicholson itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Towns near Nicholson
- Nicholson, PA1.7 mi · 1,265 people · home $210,400
- Lathrop, PA3.5 mi · 766 people · home $234,200
- Clinton, PA4.5 mi · 1,309 people · home $214,100
- Factoryville, PA4.8 mi · 1,165 people · home $214,500
- Benton, PA4.8 mi · 1,726 people · home $257,400
- Lemon, PA6.3 mi · 1,136 people · home $229,500
- Lenox, PA6.5 mi · 1,603 people · home $248,700
- Dalton, PA6.8 mi · 1,284 people · home $276,100
Nicholson questions
Is Nicholson, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nicholson scores better for retirees than 16% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 23%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Nicholson?
The median owner-occupied home in Nicholson is valued at $164,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,344, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $758 a month.
What is the weather like in Nicholson?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 12.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.7 inches of precipitation a year and 64.4 inches of snow.
Does Nicholson get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nicholson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 2, 1998. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)