Living in Gothenburg, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gothenburg · Census data 2020–2024
Gothenburg has 3,452 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $79,219 (4% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $191,000, the median rent is $883/month.
Gothenburg at a glance
- Population
- 3,452
- Median age
- 44.3State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $79,219State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $191,000State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $883/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 74.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Gothenburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Gothenburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gothenburg the median home value is $191,000, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,428 a month in housing costs.
Gothenburg median household income
The median household income in Gothenburg is $79,219 and the income per person is $47,804. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Gothenburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,652
- Owner-occupied
- 74.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.1%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.33
Gothenburg demographics
- Population
- 3,452
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 1,461
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gothenburg ›
Education in Gothenburg
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Gothenburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gothenburg
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Gothenburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg | 3,452 | $79,219 | $191,000 | $883 |
| Cozad | 3,937 | $54,471 | $121,600 | $851 |
| Brady | 470 | $80,833 | $151,200 | $1,083 |
| Farnam | 257 | $45,417 | $62,800 | $820 |
| Eustis | 431 | $88,750 | $155,900 | $1,028 |
| Maxwell | 174 | $87,500 | $91,300 | $836 |
| Lexington | 10,862 | $67,666 | $159,100 | $966 |
| Oconto | 167 | $55,625 | $60,000 | $875 |
| Curtis | 769 | $58,750 | $149,100 | $590 |
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What is the median household income in Gothenburg, NE?
The median household income in Gothenburg is $79,219, 4% 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 Gothenburg?
The median home value in Gothenburg is $191,000, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Gothenburg?
The median gross rent in Gothenburg is $883 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Gothenburg, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
What is the median age in Gothenburg?
The median age in Gothenburg is 44.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Gothenburg?
The average commute to work in Gothenburg is 17 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gothenburg?
The unemployment rate in Gothenburg is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gothenburg?
24.6% of adults in Gothenburg 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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