Nice 59 Below average
Nice Livability #652 ranked city in California#20,328 ranked city in the USARanks better than 30% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Nice

PROS
  • Ratings Ratings

    Based on recent surveys and polls, locals gave high marks in the walkability to local amenities, safety, public transit, friendliness of neighbors and overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Employment Employment

    In the employment category, a low score could be attributed to low income levels and high unemployment in the area, suggesting potential difficulties in finding lucrative employment.

  • Schools Schools

    The low schools score could result from issues like below-average graduation rates, inadequate reading and math scores, and the unavailability of local elementary and high schools.

What's it like Living in Nice?

Nice, California is a small city with a population of 2,502 inhabitants. The majority of Nice residents report their race to be White; this is followed by Black and Asian. Long travel times to work can be one of the most frustrating things in the world - right behind housework! If you decide that living in Nice is the right fit for you, your one way commute time will average 27 minutes, which is about average when compared to the national commute time of 26 minutes.

If you’re considering relocating to any new city, it could be a very daunting task. However, it could also be a great experience if you are willing to get to know the town before actually living in Nice, California. When searching for a new neighborhood, several key items should be considered. Safety is of utmost importance, ensuring a secure environment with low crime. Proximity to your workplace or school helps reduce commuting time and offers convenience. Access to amenities such as parks, grocery stores, and healthcare facilities enhances your daily life. Public transportation options contribute to easy mobility. A sense of community fosters a supportive and engaging environment. Lastly, the overall atmosphere should align with your desired lifestyle, ensuring a fulfilling living experience. Considering these items will guide you towards finding the perfect neighborhood that fits all your needs. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like amenities, cost of living, health & safety, education, housing, you can easily compare the best places to live in Nice and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Nice to California and the national average.

Nice has a livability score of 58 out of 100 and is ranked #693 in California and #20,426 in the USA. This is a lower than the United States average livability score as Nice does not rank well for most categories. For each of the livability categories, we can establish that Nice ranks very well for crime (B-). There are some categories that Nice ranks poorly for, including: amenities (F), education (F) and employment (F). It might be worth taking a closer look to determine why.

Certain items on your wish list like shopping, restaurants, nightlife, parks and proximity to public transportation are all important things to look for. Having said that, perhaps the most important metric to consider when contemplating a move to Nice is real estate affordability. Median real estate prices in Nice come in at $198,730, which is 72.8% lower than the California average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Nice, the home price to income ratio is 3.1, which is 59.7% lower than the California average.

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      Nice transportation information

      Statistic Nice California National
      Average one way commute27min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work80.5%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.8%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home7.7%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Nice, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.