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Nichols, NY


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Nichols, New York

Nichols, New York, in Tioga county, is 55 miles NW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 141 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Binghamton metropolitan area. There are an estimated 574 people in Nichols.

The People and Families of Nichols

In Nichols, about 58% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Nichols, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nichols had a median family income of $41,667.

Nichols Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Nichols is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Nichols is known in New York for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the village.

Commuting

In Nichols, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Nichols strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Nichols Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Nichols Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Nichols, NY

Comparing Nichols to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men41
Age of the Population32
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults62
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use31
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes310
People Living Alone24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built12
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