Living in Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Howard City (Boelus) · Census data 2020–2024
Howard City (Boelus) has 186 residents with a median age of 50.9. The median household income is $68,750 (10% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $80,000, the median rent is $675/month.
Howard City (Boelus) is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Howard City (Boelus) at a glance
- Population
- 186
- Median age
- 50.9State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $68,750State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $80,000State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $675/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Howard City (Boelus) a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Howard City (Boelus)
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Howard City (Boelus) the median home value is $80,000, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, which is 13.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Howard City (Boelus) median household income
The median household income in Howard City (Boelus) is $68,750 and the income per person is $39,788. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Howard City (Boelus): homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 106
- Owner-occupied
- 79.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.5%
- Vacant
- 17%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1940
- Average household size
- 2.11
Howard City (Boelus) demographics
- Population
- 186
- Median age
- 50.9
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 32.3%
- Households
- 88
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Howard City (Boelus) ›
Education in Howard City (Boelus)
20.9% of adults 25 and older in Howard City (Boelus) have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Howard City (Boelus)
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 88.1%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.3%
Howard City (Boelus) vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard City (Boelus) | 186 | $68,750 | $80,000 | $675 |
| Rockville | 169 | $35,833 | $39,200 | — |
| Cairo | 1,035 | $54,511 | $193,000 | $821 |
| Dannebrog | 235 | $63,250 | $127,500 | $813 |
| Ravenna | 1,382 | $64,423 | $135,900 | $921 |
| Ashton | 232 | $69,000 | $82,900 | $856 |
| Elba | 171 | $36,250 | $98,300 | $918 |
| St. Paul | 2,758 | $62,212 | $203,300 | $707 |
| Wood River | 1,494 | $75,417 | $151,200 | $811 |
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What is the median household income in Howard City (Boelus), NE?
The median household income in Howard City (Boelus) is $68,750, 10% 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 Howard City (Boelus)?
The median home value in Howard City (Boelus) is $80,000, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Howard City (Boelus)?
The median gross rent in Howard City (Boelus) is $675 per month, about 13.2% of household income.
Is Howard City (Boelus), NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Howard City (Boelus)?
The median age in Howard City (Boelus) is 50.9 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Howard City (Boelus)?
The average commute to work in Howard City (Boelus) is 34 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Howard City (Boelus)?
The unemployment rate in Howard City (Boelus) is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Howard City (Boelus)?
20.9% of adults in Howard City (Boelus) 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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