Living in Arthur, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arthur · Census data 2020–2024
Arthur has 66 residents with a median age of 65. The median household income is $29,167 (62% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $86,700, the median rent is $763/month.
Arthur is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arthur at a glance
- Population
- 66
- Median age
- 65State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $29,167State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $86,700State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $763/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 9 min
Is Arthur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 62% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Arthur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arthur the median home value is $86,700, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Arthur median household income
The median household income in Arthur is $29,167 and the income per person is $25,768. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Arthur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 63
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 33.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.57
33.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Arthur has many vacation and second homes.
Arthur demographics
- Population
- 66
- Median age
- 65
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 50%
- Households
- 42
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 19.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arthur ›
Education in Arthur
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Arthur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arthur
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 9 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 89.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 69%
Arthur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur | 66 | $29,167 | $86,700 | $763 |
| Belmar | 143 | $24,432 | $284,400 | — |
| Lewellen | 207 | $41,848 | $93,800 | $789 |
| Ogallala | 4,777 | $58,556 | $155,800 | $667 |
| Brule | 346 | $46,750 | $131,300 | $658 |
| Oshkosh | 807 | $40,391 | $85,800 | $744 |
| Paxton | 622 | $66,875 | $131,300 | $848 |
| Big Springs | 496 | $68,125 | $96,200 | $775 |
| Sutherland | 1,209 | $72,857 | $188,200 | $572 |
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What is the median household income in Arthur, NE?
The median household income in Arthur is $29,167, 62% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arthur?
The median home value in Arthur is $86,700, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Arthur?
The median gross rent in Arthur is $763 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Arthur, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes. Minuses: median household income 62% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
What is the median age in Arthur?
The median age in Arthur is 65 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Arthur?
The average commute to work in Arthur is 9 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arthur?
The unemployment rate in Arthur is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arthur?
28.6% of adults in Arthur have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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