Living in Duncan, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Duncan · Census data 2020–2024
Duncan has 612 residents with a median age of 21.6. The median household income is $74,688 (about the same as the Nebraska median), the median home value is $162,500, the median rent is $1,313/month.
Duncan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Duncan at a glance
- Population
- 612
- Median age
- 21.6State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $74,688State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $162,500State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,313/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 95.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Duncan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Nebraska median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Duncan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Duncan the median home value is $162,500, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,342 a month in housing costs.
Duncan median household income
The median household income in Duncan is $74,688 and the income per person is $24,046. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Duncan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 166
- Owner-occupied
- 95.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.4%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 3.85
Duncan demographics
- Population
- 612
- Median age
- 21.6
- Under 18
- 43.5%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 159
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Duncan ›
Education in Duncan
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Duncan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Duncan
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.4%
Duncan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan | 612 | $74,688 | $162,500 | $1,313 |
| Columbus | 24,488 | $64,626 | $213,600 | $892 |
| Monroe | 252 | $75,500 | $126,000 | $960 |
| Lakeview | 447 | $138,397 | $317,200 | — |
| Platte Center | 318 | $76,250 | $131,700 | $1,063 |
| Silver Creek | 341 | $51,563 | $98,600 | $908 |
| Genoa | 860 | $66,667 | $115,900 | $798 |
| Bellwood | 492 | $72,639 | $147,900 | $786 |
| Shelby | 684 | $72,955 | $120,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Duncan, NE?
The median household income in Duncan is $74,688, about the same as 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 Duncan?
The median home value in Duncan is $162,500, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Duncan?
The median gross rent in Duncan is $1,313 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Duncan, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Nebraska median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
What is the median age in Duncan?
The median age in Duncan is 21.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Duncan?
The average commute to work in Duncan is 21 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Duncan?
The unemployment rate in Duncan is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Duncan?
13.6% of adults in Duncan 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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