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Nichols Hills

#2 in Best Places to Retire in Oklahoma
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Oklahoma City, OK
  • 5 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      A-
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B
    Nichols Hills is a suburb of Oklahoma City with a population of 3,891. Nichols Hills is in Oklahoma County and is one of the best places to live in Oklahoma. Living in Nichols Hills offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Nichols Hills there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many retirees live in Nichols Hills and residents tend to lean conservative.
    About Nichols Hills...
    Population
    3,891
    Suburb of
    Oklahoma City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $740,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $972
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Nichols Hills Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      25.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      50.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      456.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,318.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      278.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      36%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      46%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      11%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      5%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      13%
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    Working in Nichols Hills

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $149,554
    National
    $55,322
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    Nichols Hills Reviews

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    Nichols Hills is a neighborhood that gives the surrounding area greater value. The varied financial statuses provide the community something to aspire to. Nichols Hills sprawling homes and manicured lawns amidst middle and lower class communities provide an artistic ideal of what can be achieved in the United States.
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    Nichols Hills is a small, tight-knit community with friendly, caring people. Nichols Hills is small, yet growing. The future of Nichols Hills is bright, particularly with all the new developments such as the Triangle, Nichols Hills Plaza, and Classen Curve. The city is clean and beautiful with large trees and old homes. There are large parks and a good elementary school, making Nichols Hills an ideal family neighborhood.
    Housing quality in Nichols Hills is second to none in Oklahoma City. The homes are well kept, beautiful, and on large lots. There are little to no vacant or abandoned properties.
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