Living in Friend, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Friend · Census data 2020–2024
Friend has 1,155 residents with a median age of 32.1. The median household income is $90,909 (19% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $173,800, the median rent is $810/month.
Friend is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Friend at a glance
- Population
- 1,155
- Median age
- 32.1State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $90,909State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $173,800State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $810/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.9%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Friend a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Friend
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Friend the median home value is $173,800, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,562 a month in housing costs.
Friend median household income
The median household income in Friend is $90,909 and the income per person is $38,179. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Friend: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 497
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.50
Friend demographics
- Population
- 1,155
- Median age
- 32.1
- Under 18
- 31.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 462
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Friend ›
Education in Friend
26.9% of adults 25 and older in Friend have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Friend
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Friend vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friend | 1,155 | $90,909 | $173,800 | $810 |
| Cordova | 131 | $49,250 | $78,700 | — |
| Exeter | 562 | $62,917 | $116,000 | $936 |
| Beaver Crossing | 357 | $62,813 | $142,600 | $938 |
| Dorchester | 550 | $74,286 | $163,200 | $638 |
| Milligan | 296 | $65,357 | $101,500 | $650 |
| Goehner | 309 | $96,767 | $158,100 | — |
| Milford | 2,565 | $82,699 | $228,200 | $892 |
| Fairmont | 635 | $73,750 | $73,600 | $685 |
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What is the median household income in Friend, NE?
The median household income in Friend is $90,909, 19% 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 Friend?
The median home value in Friend is $173,800, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Friend?
The median gross rent in Friend is $810 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Friend, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Friend?
The median age in Friend is 32.1 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Friend?
The average commute to work in Friend is 40 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Friend?
The unemployment rate in Friend is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Friend?
26.9% of adults in Friend 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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