Living in Belden, Nebraska

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

Belden has 101 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $70,625 (8% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $107,500.

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

Belden at a glance

Population
101
Median age
41.1State: 37.2
Median household income
$70,625State: $76,475
Median home value
$107,500State: $238,600
Homeowners
81.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
Average commute
28 min

Is Belden a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Belden

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belden the median home value is $107,500, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $885 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Belden$107,500
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Belden median household income

The median household income in Belden is $70,625 and the income per person is $40,187. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Belden$70,625
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Belden: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
60
Owner-occupied
81.6%
Renter-occupied
18.4%
Vacant
18.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.06

Belden demographics

Population
101
Median age
41.1
Under 18
14.9%
65 and older
18.8%
Households
49
Foreign-born
1%
Veterans
4.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90.1%
Hispanic or Latino7.9%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Belden

17.5% of adults 25 and older in Belden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Belden17.5%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Belden

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3%
Average commute
28 minState: 19 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
95.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
93.9%

Belden vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Belden101$70,625$107,500—
Laurel1,018$58,519$164,200$815
Coleridge553$46,818$87,100—
Randolph877$84,531$119,000$665
Carroll286$61,250$93,000$883
Concord143$81,429$86,400—
Hartington1,621$80,577$178,100$640
Wayne6,121$53,702$228,900$792
Winside485$66,667$104,200$788

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Living in Belden: FAQ

What is the median household income in Belden, NE?

The median household income in Belden is $70,625, 8% 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 Belden?

The median home value in Belden is $107,500, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

Is Belden, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%.

What is the median age in Belden?

The median age in Belden is 41.1 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Belden?

The average commute to work in Belden is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Belden?

The unemployment rate in Belden is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Belden?

17.5% of adults in Belden 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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