Living in Atkinson, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atkinson · Census data 2020–2024
Atkinson has 1,377 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $79,375 (4% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $174,200, the median rent is $655/month.
Atkinson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Atkinson at a glance
- Population
- 1,377
- Median age
- 39.7State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $79,375State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $174,200State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $655/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.7%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Atkinson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Atkinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atkinson the median home value is $174,200, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $655 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,342 a month in housing costs.
Atkinson median household income
The median household income in Atkinson is $79,375 and the income per person is $36,220. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Atkinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 625
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.55
Atkinson demographics
- Population
- 1,377
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 526
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atkinson ›
Education in Atkinson
34.7% of adults 25 and older in Atkinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atkinson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Atkinson vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in Atkinson, NE?
The median household income in Atkinson is $79,375, 4% higher 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 Atkinson?
The median home value in Atkinson is $174,200, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Atkinson?
The median gross rent in Atkinson is $655 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Atkinson, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Atkinson?
The median age in Atkinson is 39.7 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Atkinson?
The average commute to work in Atkinson is 13 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atkinson?
The unemployment rate in Atkinson is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atkinson?
34.7% of adults in Atkinson 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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