Living in Aurora, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aurora · Census data 2020–2024
Aurora has 4,664 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $77,679 (about the same as the Nebraska median), the median home value is $233,900, the median rent is $764/month.
Aurora at a glance
- Population
- 4,664
- Median age
- 39.5State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $77,679State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $233,900State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $764/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Aurora a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Nebraska median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 20 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Aurora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aurora the median home value is $233,900, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $764 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,518 a month in housing costs.
Aurora median household income
The median household income in Aurora is $77,679 and the income per person is $35,025. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Aurora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,998
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.57
Aurora demographics
- Population
- 4,664
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 1,762
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aurora ›
Education in Aurora
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Aurora have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aurora
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Aurora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 4,664 | $77,679 | $233,900 | $764 |
| Hampton | 653 | $83,529 | $193,200 | $983 |
| Marquette | 265 | $63,375 | $108,000 | $1,063 |
| Giltner | 457 | $73,250 | $184,900 | $817 |
| Phillips | 382 | $86,607 | $147,000 | $1,075 |
| Henderson | 1,049 | $82,500 | $154,800 | — |
| Chapman | 290 | $86,250 | $113,800 | $1,250 |
| Bradshaw | 346 | $72,900 | $95,000 | $1,121 |
| Overland | 182 | $114,464 | $492,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Aurora, NE?
The median household income in Aurora is $77,679, about the same as 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 Aurora?
The median home value in Aurora is $233,900, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Aurora?
The median gross rent in Aurora is $764 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Aurora, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Nebraska median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 20 minutes.
What is the median age in Aurora?
The median age in Aurora is 39.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Aurora?
The average commute to work in Aurora is 20 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aurora?
The unemployment rate in Aurora is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aurora?
33.8% of adults in Aurora 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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