Living in Bruno, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bruno · Census data 2020–2024
Bruno has 104 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median household income is $37,212 (51% lower than the Nebraska median), the median rent is $725/month.
Bruno is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bruno at a glance
- Population
- 104
- Median age
- 51.5State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $37,212State: $76,475
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Bruno a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bruno
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bruno the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 41% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $960 a month in housing costs.
Bruno median household income
The median household income in Bruno is $37,212 and the income per person is $23,726. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Bruno: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 52
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.12
Bruno demographics
- Population
- 104
- Median age
- 51.5
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 40.4%
- Households
- 49
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 25%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bruno ›
Education in Bruno
4.1% of adults 25 and older in Bruno have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bruno
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.4%
Bruno vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno | 104 | $37,212 | — | $725 |
| Octavia | 153 | $59,375 | $100,000 | — |
| Brainard | 303 | $68,750 | $172,800 | $756 |
| Prague | 310 | $74,375 | $98,200 | $850 |
| David City | 3,017 | $65,573 | $165,200 | $767 |
| Schuyler | 6,578 | $80,399 | $145,700 | $1,049 |
| Weston | 256 | $66,250 | $163,300 | $1,143 |
| Dwight | 230 | $71,042 | $154,600 | $440 |
| Bellwood | 492 | $72,639 | $147,900 | $786 |
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What is the median household income in Bruno, NE?
The median household income in Bruno is $37,212, 51% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Bruno?
The median gross rent in Bruno is $725 per month, about 41% of household income.
Is Bruno, NE a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Bruno?
The median age in Bruno is 51.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Bruno?
The average commute to work in Bruno is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bruno?
The unemployment rate in Bruno is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bruno?
4.1% of adults in Bruno 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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