Living in Beemer, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beemer · Census data 2020–2024

Beemer has 775 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $61,667 (19% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $129,300, the median rent is $641/month.

Beemer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Beemer at a glance

Population
775
Median age
43.4State: 37.2
Median household income
$61,667State: $76,475
Median home value
$129,300State: $238,600
Median rent
$641/moState: $1,072
Homeowners
66.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
Average commute
23 min

Is Beemer a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%.

Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Beemer

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beemer the median home value is $129,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $641 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,301 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Beemer$129,300
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Beemer$641
Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Beemer median household income

The median household income in Beemer is $61,667 and the income per person is $37,689. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Beemer$61,667
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Beemer: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
344
Owner-occupied
66.3%
Renter-occupied
33.7%
Vacant
3.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1961
Average household size
2.24

Beemer demographics

Population
775
Median age
43.4
Under 18
22.7%
65 and older
24.5%
Households
332
Foreign-born
4.6%
Veterans
4.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Hispanic or Latino6.5%
Black0%
Asian2.2%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beemer ›

Education in Beemer

19.6% of adults 25 and older in Beemer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Beemer19.6%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Beemer

Unemployment rate
6.3%State: 3%
Average commute
23 minState: 19 min
Work from home
2.5%
Drive alone
86.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.5%
Homes with broadband
86.1%

Beemer vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Beemer775$61,667$129,300$641
Wisner1,461$61,739$139,500$825
West Point3,471$65,793$202,200$847
Bancroft593$50,833$122,500$826
Pender1,379$73,125$175,000$875
Pilger382$74,286$130,000$515
Dodge446$59,688$126,100$575
Snyder293$87,917$91,700$933
Lyons900$45,129$104,300—

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Living in Beemer: FAQ

What is the median household income in Beemer, NE?

The median household income in Beemer is $61,667, 19% 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 Beemer?

The median home value in Beemer is $129,300, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

How much is rent in Beemer?

The median gross rent in Beemer is $641 per month, about 27.4% of household income.

Is Beemer, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.

What is the median age in Beemer?

The median age in Beemer is 43.4 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Beemer?

The average commute to work in Beemer is 23 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Beemer?

The unemployment rate in Beemer is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Beemer?

19.6% of adults in Beemer 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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