Living in Ceresco, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ceresco · Census data 2020–2024
Ceresco has 1,225 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $96,944 (27% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $210,600, the median rent is $1,014/month.
Ceresco is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ceresco at a glance
- Population
- 1,225
- Median age
- 40.6State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $96,944State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $210,600State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,014/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Ceresco a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ceresco
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ceresco the median home value is $210,600, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,492 a month in housing costs.
Ceresco median household income
The median household income in Ceresco is $96,944 and the income per person is $39,817. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Ceresco: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 429
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.96
Ceresco demographics
- Population
- 1,225
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 414
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ceresco ›
Education in Ceresco
32.1% of adults 25 and older in Ceresco have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ceresco
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Ceresco vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceresco | 1,225 | $96,944 | $210,600 | $1,014 |
| Davey | 117 | $109,375 | $230,700 | — |
| Ithaca | 183 | $62,083 | $158,500 | $910 |
| Valparaiso | 524 | $85,625 | $230,400 | $931 |
| Raymond | 187 | $99,107 | $193,300 | $770 |
| Weston | 256 | $66,250 | $163,300 | $1,143 |
| Wahoo | 4,929 | $89,457 | $243,600 | $907 |
| Memphis | 130 | $73,750 | $168,800 | — |
| Waverly | 4,440 | $111,632 | $316,600 | $1,076 |
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What is the median household income in Ceresco, NE?
The median household income in Ceresco is $96,944, 27% 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 Ceresco?
The median home value in Ceresco is $210,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Ceresco?
The median gross rent in Ceresco is $1,014 per month, about 18.5% of household income.
Is Ceresco, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Ceresco?
The median age in Ceresco is 40.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Ceresco?
The average commute to work in Ceresco is 24 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ceresco?
The unemployment rate in Ceresco is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ceresco?
32.1% of adults in Ceresco 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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