Living in Chapman, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chapman · Census data 2020–2024
Chapman has 290 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $86,250 (13% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $113,800, the median rent is $1,250/month.
Chapman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chapman at a glance
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 35.6State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $86,250State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $113,800State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,250/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Chapman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Chapman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chapman the median home value is $113,800, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,150 a month in housing costs.
Chapman median household income
The median household income in Chapman is $86,250 and the income per person is $32,139. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Chapman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 123
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.57
Chapman demographics
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 113
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chapman ›
Education in Chapman
18% of adults 25 and older in Chapman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chapman
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.6%
Chapman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman | 290 | $86,250 | $113,800 | $1,250 |
| Marquette | 265 | $63,375 | $108,000 | $1,063 |
| Phillips | 382 | $86,607 | $147,000 | $1,075 |
| Overland | 182 | $114,464 | $492,600 | — |
| Central City | 3,061 | $73,229 | $165,300 | $677 |
| Grand Island | 52,884 | $63,795 | $218,600 | $947 |
| Aurora | 4,664 | $77,679 | $233,900 | $764 |
| Palmer | 403 | $62,578 | $123,900 | $875 |
| Giltner | 457 | $73,250 | $184,900 | $817 |
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What is the median household income in Chapman, NE?
The median household income in Chapman is $86,250, 13% 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 Chapman?
The median home value in Chapman is $113,800, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Chapman?
The median gross rent in Chapman is $1,250 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Chapman, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Chapman?
The median age in Chapman is 35.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Chapman?
The average commute to work in Chapman is 30 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chapman?
The unemployment rate in Chapman is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chapman?
18% of adults in Chapman 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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