Living in Boys Town, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Boys Town · Census data 2020–2024
Boys Town has 809 residents with a median age of 18.5. The median household income is $73,750 (4% lower than the Nebraska median).
Boys Town is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Boys Town at a glance
- Population
- 809
- Median age
- 18.5State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $73,750State: $76,475
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
Is Boys Town a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 16.1%; a poverty rate of 66.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Boys Town median household income
The median household income in Boys Town is $73,750 and the income per person is $9,669. 66.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Boys Town: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 29
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 72.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.63
72.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Boys Town has many vacation and second homes.
Boys Town demographics
- Population
- 809
- Median age
- 18.5
- Under 18
- 48.2%
- 65 and older
- 4.1%
- Households
- 8
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Boys Town ›
Education in Boys Town
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Boys Town have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 30.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Boys Town
- Unemployment rate
- 16.1%State: 3%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 100%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Boys Town vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Town | 809 | $73,750 | — | — |
| Omaha | 488,837 | $73,201 | $245,500 | $1,187 |
| Chalco | 10,595 | $85,672 | $238,600 | $1,195 |
| La Vista | 16,563 | $81,961 | $260,900 | $1,317 |
| Ralston | 6,472 | $69,403 | $230,800 | $1,215 |
| Papillion | 25,244 | $111,679 | $311,000 | $1,269 |
| Bennington | 2,366 | $97,500 | $333,100 | $1,516 |
| Waterloo | 990 | $67,941 | $231,400 | $1,300 |
| Gretna | 9,193 | $123,992 | $341,600 | $1,540 |
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What is the median household income in Boys Town, NE?
The median household income in Boys Town is $73,750, 4% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Boys Town, NE a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 16.1%; a poverty rate of 66.3%.
What is the median age in Boys Town?
The median age in Boys Town is 18.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
What is the unemployment rate in Boys Town?
The unemployment rate in Boys Town is 16.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Boys Town?
31.4% of adults in Boys Town 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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