Living in Clarkson, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clarkson · Census data 2020–2024
Clarkson has 600 residents with a median age of 51.6. The median household income is $60,682 (21% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $84,500, the median rent is $488/month.
Clarkson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clarkson at a glance
- Population
- 600
- Median age
- 51.6State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $60,682State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $84,500State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $488/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Clarkson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Clarkson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clarkson the median home value is $84,500, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $488 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $981 a month in housing costs.
Clarkson median household income
The median household income in Clarkson is $60,682 and the income per person is $38,866. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Clarkson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 309
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.15
Clarkson demographics
- Population
- 600
- Median age
- 51.6
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 31.3%
- Households
- 262
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clarkson ›
Education in Clarkson
9.9% of adults 25 and older in Clarkson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clarkson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.5%
Clarkson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson | 600 | $60,682 | $84,500 | $488 |
| Howells | 517 | $80,938 | $107,400 | $588 |
| Leigh | 443 | $63,500 | $95,400 | $805 |
| Dodge | 446 | $59,688 | $126,100 | $575 |
| Creston | 170 | $64,792 | $122,700 | $930 |
| Stanton | 1,702 | $76,500 | $177,100 | $834 |
| Snyder | 293 | $87,917 | $91,700 | $933 |
| Madison | 2,079 | $62,738 | $133,200 | $971 |
| Humphrey | 713 | $73,977 | $231,300 | $721 |
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What is the median household income in Clarkson, NE?
The median household income in Clarkson is $60,682, 21% lower 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 Clarkson?
The median home value in Clarkson is $84,500, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Clarkson?
The median gross rent in Clarkson is $488 per month, about 22% of household income.
Is Clarkson, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Clarkson?
The median age in Clarkson is 51.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Clarkson?
The average commute to work in Clarkson is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clarkson?
The unemployment rate in Clarkson is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clarkson?
9.9% of adults in Clarkson 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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