Living in Haigler, Nebraska

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

Haigler has 195 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $45,313 (41% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $68,200, the median rent is $821/month.

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

Haigler at a glance

Population
195
Median age
45.6State: 37.2
Median household income
$45,313State: $76,475
Median home value
$68,200State: $238,600
Median rent
$821/moState: $1,072
Homeowners
81.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
Average commute
20 min

Is Haigler a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.6%.

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

Cost of living in Haigler

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Haigler the median home value is $68,200, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $821 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $633 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Haigler$68,200
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Haigler$821
Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Haigler median household income

The median household income in Haigler is $45,313 and the income per person is $21,906. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Haigler$45,313
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Haigler: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
116
Owner-occupied
81.7%
Renter-occupied
18.3%
Vacant
19.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1941
Average household size
2.10

Haigler demographics

Population
195
Median age
45.6
Under 18
25.6%
65 and older
24.1%
Households
93
Foreign-born
6.7%
Veterans
4.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White69.2%
Hispanic or Latino24.6%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Haigler

5.9% of adults 25 and older in Haigler have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Haigler5.9%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Haigler

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3%
Average commute
20 minState: 19 min
Work from home
2.4%
Drive alone
84.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.2%
Homes with broadband
69.9%

Haigler vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Haigler195$45,313$68,200$821
Wray2,114$57,171$173,000$805
St. Francis1,229$49,643$108,200$657
Benkelman905$42,188$114,500$700
Bird City633$70,208$102,700$634
Eckley332$60,125$118,400$935
McDonald249$90,764——
Imperial2,210$74,176$158,600$904

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Living in Haigler: FAQ

What is the median household income in Haigler, NE?

The median household income in Haigler is $45,313, 41% 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 Haigler?

The median home value in Haigler is $68,200, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

How much is rent in Haigler?

The median gross rent in Haigler is $821 per month, about 31.6% of household income.

Is Haigler, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.6%.

What is the median age in Haigler?

The median age in Haigler is 45.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Haigler?

The average commute to work in Haigler is 20 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Haigler?

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

How educated is Haigler?

5.9% of adults in Haigler 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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