Living in Gilead, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gilead · Census data 2020–2024

Gilead has 30 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $62,500 (18% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $27,500.

Gilead is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Gilead at a glance

Population
30
Median age
51.3State: 37.2
Median household income
$62,500State: $76,475
Median home value
$27,500State: $238,600
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%

Is Gilead a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 88% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Nebraska median.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Gilead

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gilead the median home value is $27,500, 92% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Gilead$27,500
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Gilead median household income

The median household income in Gilead is $62,500 and the income per person is $38,567. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Gilead$62,500
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Gilead: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
14
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
2.14

Gilead demographics

Population
30
Median age
51.3
Under 18
6.7%
65 and older
20%
Households
14
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gilead ›

Education in Gilead

20.8% of adults 25 and older in Gilead have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Gilead20.8%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Gilead

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3%
Average commute
—State: 19 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
78.6%

Gilead vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Gilead30$62,500$27,500—
Alexandria101$56,250$29,200—
Hebron1,577$65,833$139,100$772
Fairbury3,888$52,995$101,700$676
Daykin195$89,375$106,300$450
Chester240$71,875$76,800$843
Bruning259$73,750$132,100$860
Deshler729$57,188$102,300$653
Munden158$53,375$30,000—

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Living in Gilead: FAQ

What is the median household income in Gilead, NE?

The median household income in Gilead is $62,500, 18% 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 Gilead?

The median home value in Gilead is $27,500, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

Is Gilead, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 88% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Nebraska median.

What is the median age in Gilead?

The median age in Gilead is 51.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

What is the unemployment rate in Gilead?

The unemployment rate in Gilead is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Gilead?

20.8% of adults in Gilead 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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