Living in Brady, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brady · Census data 2020–2024
Brady has 470 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $80,833 (6% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $151,200, the median rent is $1,083/month.
Brady is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brady at a glance
- Population
- 470
- Median age
- 46State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $80,833State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $151,200State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,083/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.7%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Brady a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 37% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Brady
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brady the median home value is $151,200, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,398 a month in housing costs.
Brady median household income
The median household income in Brady is $80,833 and the income per person is $37,042. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Brady: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 188
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.58
Brady demographics
- Population
- 470
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 27.7%
- Households
- 182
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brady ›
Education in Brady
37.7% of adults 25 and older in Brady have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brady
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Brady vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady | 470 | $80,833 | $151,200 | $1,083 |
| Maxwell | 174 | $87,500 | $91,300 | $836 |
| Gothenburg | 3,452 | $79,219 | $191,000 | $883 |
| North Platte | 22,831 | $58,097 | $169,100 | $921 |
| Cozad | 3,937 | $54,471 | $121,600 | $851 |
| Farnam | 257 | $45,417 | $62,800 | $820 |
| Curtis | 769 | $58,750 | $149,100 | $590 |
| Maywood | 266 | $71,250 | $103,100 | $825 |
| Arnold | 945 | $64,688 | $146,700 | $946 |
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What is the median household income in Brady, NE?
The median household income in Brady is $80,833, 6% 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 Brady?
The median home value in Brady is $151,200, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Brady?
The median gross rent in Brady is $1,083 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Brady, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 37% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
What is the median age in Brady?
The median age in Brady is 46 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Brady?
The average commute to work in Brady is 35 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brady?
The unemployment rate in Brady is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brady?
37.7% of adults in Brady 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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