Living in Firth, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Firth · Census data 2020–2024
Firth has 604 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $80,938 (6% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $221,600, the median rent is $1,056/month.
Firth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Firth at a glance
- Population
- 604
- Median age
- 32.9State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $80,938State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $221,600State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,056/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Firth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Firth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Firth the median home value is $221,600, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,558 a month in housing costs.
Firth median household income
The median household income in Firth is $80,938 and the income per person is $33,833. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Firth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 256
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.48
Firth demographics
- Population
- 604
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 238
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Firth ›
Education in Firth
22.6% of adults 25 and older in Firth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Firth
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Firth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firth | 604 | $80,938 | $221,600 | $1,056 |
| Cortland | 547 | $74,583 | $183,200 | $1,075 |
| Hickman | 3,004 | $104,375 | $311,700 | — |
| Panama | 232 | $94,514 | $197,800 | $1,313 |
| Adams | 580 | $90,774 | $191,500 | $886 |
| Roca | 242 | $100,000 | $231,300 | $1,125 |
| Hallam | 346 | $98,214 | $287,900 | $988 |
| Sprague | 176 | $81,250 | $197,300 | $1,607 |
| Martell | 133 | $134,115 | $199,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Firth, NE?
The median household income in Firth is $80,938, 6% 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 Firth?
The median home value in Firth is $221,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Firth?
The median gross rent in Firth is $1,056 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is Firth, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Firth?
The median age in Firth is 32.9 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Firth?
The average commute to work in Firth is 26 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Firth?
The unemployment rate in Firth is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Firth?
22.6% of adults in Firth 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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