Living in Crab Orchard, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crab Orchard · Census data 2020–2024

Crab Orchard has 20 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $62,500 (18% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $43,000.

Crab Orchard is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Crab Orchard at a glance

Population
20
Median age
38.7State: 37.2
Median household income
$62,500State: $76,475
Median home value
$43,000State: $238,600
Homeowners
87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%

Is Crab Orchard a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5%.

Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Nebraska median.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Crab Orchard

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crab Orchard the median home value is $43,000, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Crab Orchard$43,000
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Crab Orchard median household income

The median household income in Crab Orchard is $62,500 and the income per person is $27,190. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Crab Orchard$62,500
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Crab Orchard: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
21
Owner-occupied
87.5%
Renter-occupied
12.5%
Vacant
61.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.50

61.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Crab Orchard has many vacation and second homes.

Crab Orchard demographics

Population
20
Median age
38.7
Under 18
0%
65 and older
5%
Households
8
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
35%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crab Orchard ›

Education in Crab Orchard

46.7% of adults 25 and older in Crab Orchard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Crab Orchard46.7%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Crab Orchard

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3%
Average commute
—State: 19 min
Work from home
77.8%
Drive alone
22.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
75%

Crab Orchard vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Crab Orchard20$62,500$43,000—
Filley110$51,667$121,400—
Sterling717$70,313$130,400$830
Adams580$90,774$191,500$886
Tecumseh1,882$45,357$106,300$831
Burchard119$64,688$56,700—
Elk Creek122$55,625$40,000$275
Pickrell180$70,000$159,400$613
Firth604$80,938$221,600$1,056

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Living in Crab Orchard: FAQ

What is the median household income in Crab Orchard, NE?

The median household income in Crab Orchard is $62,500, 18% 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 Crab Orchard?

The median home value in Crab Orchard is $43,000, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

Is Crab Orchard, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Nebraska median.

What is the median age in Crab Orchard?

The median age in Crab Orchard is 38.7 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

What is the unemployment rate in Crab Orchard?

The unemployment rate in Crab Orchard is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Crab Orchard?

46.7% of adults in Crab Orchard 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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