Living in Fullerton, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fullerton · Census data 2020–2024
Fullerton has 1,346 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $47,750 (38% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $128,500, the median rent is $817/month.
Fullerton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fullerton at a glance
- Population
- 1,346
- Median age
- 39.1State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $47,750State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $128,500State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $817/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Fullerton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fullerton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fullerton the median home value is $128,500, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,130 a month in housing costs.
Fullerton median household income
The median household income in Fullerton is $47,750 and the income per person is $27,390. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Fullerton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 629
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.37
Fullerton demographics
- Population
- 1,346
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 542
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fullerton ›
Education in Fullerton
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Fullerton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fullerton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Fullerton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton | 1,346 | $47,750 | $128,500 | $817 |
| Clarks | 330 | $49,167 | $107,600 | $840 |
| Genoa | 860 | $66,667 | $115,900 | $798 |
| St. Edward | 588 | $53,587 | $102,100 | $914 |
| Cedar Rapids | 493 | $54,519 | $79,600 | $768 |
| Silver Creek | 341 | $51,563 | $98,600 | $908 |
| Central City | 3,061 | $73,229 | $165,300 | $677 |
| Palmer | 403 | $62,578 | $123,900 | $875 |
| Overland | 182 | $114,464 | $492,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fullerton, NE?
The median household income in Fullerton is $47,750, 38% 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 Fullerton?
The median home value in Fullerton is $128,500, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Fullerton?
The median gross rent in Fullerton is $817 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Fullerton, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
What is the median age in Fullerton?
The median age in Fullerton is 39.1 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Fullerton?
The average commute to work in Fullerton is 20 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fullerton?
The unemployment rate in Fullerton is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fullerton?
18.4% of adults in Fullerton 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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