Area facts
Nichols Hills
Nichols Hills, Oklahoma by the numbers, from the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Population
- 3,843
- Median home value
- $818,500
- Median year homes were built
- 1961
- Size
- 2 square miles
Where Nichols Hills is
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Nichols Hills compared with the other areas we serve
Nichols Hills had about 3,843 people in the 2020-2024 Census estimates, the 11th largest of the 13 areas on our map, spread over 2 square miles.
That is about 1,922 people per square mile, 67% more than Oklahoma City's 1,148.
The median home value is $818,500, 254% above Oklahoma City's $231,300 and the 1st highest of the 13.
The typical home here was built in 1961, about 65 years ago, which puts Nichols Hills 2nd oldest of the 13 by home age.
The areas closest to Nichols Hills in median home value are Edmond ($351,400) and Piedmont ($330,100).
By land area it sits near Arcadia (1.5 square miles) and Mustang (12 square miles).
What to know about Nichols Hills
Nichols Hills is a small city completely enclosed by Oklahoma City on the east, south and west, with The Village on the north. Developer Dr. G.A. Nichols began planning it in 1929, and the city runs its own police, fire and water service.
Nichols Hills is in Oklahoma County, which is one of the four counties we work in. See Oklahoma County.
Places on our Nichols Hills guide include Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club.
Restaurants and cafes on our Nichols Hills map include Saturn Grill, Starbucks, The Hutch on Avondale.
For shopping and groceries, the map lists Trader Joe's, Balliets, CK & Co, Hollywood Feed, rosegold, Winter House.
Parks and open space on the map: Bixler Park, Davis Park, E. L. K. Park, G. A. Nichols Park, Gumerson Park, Kite Park, Will Kennedy Park, Woods Park.
Things to do, from libraries and museums to theaters, golf and fitness: Body20, Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club.
On our Nichols Hills map, by category: parks 12, recreation 2, restaurants 3, grocery 1, shopping 5. Open the Nichols Hills guide.
History
- Incorporation was approved in 1929, and developer Dr. G.A. Nichols led the planning.
- The town was laid out with winding lanes that follow the low hills instead of a grid, and many trees and shrubs were planted.
- The city adopted a charter-council-city manager form of government in 1959.
Getting around
- The city is bounded by Westminster Place on the north, Western Avenue on the east, Northwest 63rd Street on the south and Country Club Drive on the west.
- Oklahoma City surrounds it on the east, south and west, and The Village borders it on the north.
Things to do
- Nichols Hills Plaza is a commercial center listed on the city website.
- The Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club is located in the city, per a 405 Magazine article.
- The city hosts a Halloween Trick or Treat Night each October 31.
The city
- Nichols Hills is in the northwest part of Oklahoma County.
- City Hall is at 6407 Avondale Drive.
- The city has a City Council and a City Manager, per its website and the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History.
Schools
- Nichols Hills Elementary, at 1301 W. Wilshire Blvd., is an Oklahoma City Public Schools campus serving pre-kindergarten through 4th grade.
- Confirm which schools serve a specific address with Oklahoma City Public Schools before relying on a boundary.
Services
- A 405 Magazine article says the city government provides water, police and fire protection.
- The city website lists Utility Billing, Permits, Building Inspections and Code Enforcement.
Nearby: Oklahoma City and Edmond.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 estimates. Not exact counts.