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PA area data

Nicholson, PA

Nicholson, PA.

Population: 3,209 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$244,699
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+9.9%
10-year appreciation
+35.1%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$244,781
House Price Index
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.2%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
27
Days with Good air quality
123

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (16 mi)
Nearest airport
Seamans Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+2 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Median annual property tax
$2,498
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
69.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,138
Average weekly wage
$1,150
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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