Living in Gurley, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gurley · Census data 2020–2024
Gurley has 207 residents with a median age of 57.6. The median household income is $60,952 (20% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $84,700, the median rent is $633/month.
Gurley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gurley at a glance
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 57.6State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $60,952State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $84,700State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $633/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Gurley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 8.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gurley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gurley the median home value is $84,700, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $633 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,075 a month in housing costs.
Gurley median household income
The median household income in Gurley is $60,952 and the income per person is $31,834. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Gurley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 130
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 1.92
Gurley demographics
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 57.6
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 34.3%
- Households
- 108
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gurley ›
Education in Gurley
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Gurley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gurley
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Gurley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurley | 207 | $60,952 | $84,700 | $633 |
| Dalton | 435 | $66,042 | $95,700 | $883 |
| Sidney | 6,419 | $54,734 | $139,400 | $819 |
| Sunol | 123 | $38,510 | — | — |
| Potter | 283 | $76,250 | $109,600 | $875 |
| Broadwater | 106 | $48,125 | $45,000 | — |
| Lodgepole | 223 | $25,341 | $76,000 | $725 |
| Bridgeport | 1,342 | $60,404 | $105,100 | $780 |
| Peetz | 265 | $52,500 | $154,600 | $831 |
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What is the median household income in Gurley, NE?
The median household income in Gurley is $60,952, 20% 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 Gurley?
The median home value in Gurley is $84,700, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Gurley?
The median gross rent in Gurley is $633 per month, about 15% of household income.
Is Gurley, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 8.5%.
What is the median age in Gurley?
The median age in Gurley is 57.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Gurley?
The average commute to work in Gurley is 19 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gurley?
The unemployment rate in Gurley is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gurley?
16.8% of adults in Gurley 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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