Living in Emerson, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emerson · Census data 2020–2024
Emerson has 885 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $57,292 (25% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $116,400, the median rent is $703/month.
Emerson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Emerson at a glance
- Population
- 885
- Median age
- 44State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $57,292State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $116,400State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $703/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Emerson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Emerson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emerson the median home value is $116,400, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $703 per month, which is 20.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,330 a month in housing costs.
Emerson median household income
The median household income in Emerson is $57,292 and the income per person is $26,920. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Emerson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 369
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.5%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.58
Emerson demographics
- Population
- 885
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 331
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emerson ›
Education in Emerson
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Emerson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emerson
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Emerson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson | 885 | $57,292 | $116,400 | $703 |
| Wakefield | 1,305 | $56,964 | $116,500 | $717 |
| Thurston | 100 | $71,667 | $106,300 | $705 |
| Hubbard | 190 | $58,750 | $185,700 | — |
| Allen | 468 | $59,464 | $131,300 | $644 |
| Pender | 1,379 | $73,125 | $175,000 | $875 |
| Homer | 446 | $80,714 | $162,900 | $677 |
| Winnebago | 1,058 | $41,447 | $66,600 | $577 |
| Jackson | 273 | $51,250 | $196,900 | $629 |
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What is the median household income in Emerson, NE?
The median household income in Emerson is $57,292, 25% 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 Emerson?
The median home value in Emerson is $116,400, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Emerson?
The median gross rent in Emerson is $703 per month, about 20.5% of household income.
Is Emerson, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Emerson?
The median age in Emerson is 44 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Emerson?
The average commute to work in Emerson is 23 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emerson?
The unemployment rate in Emerson is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emerson?
11.2% of adults in Emerson 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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