Living in Humboldt, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Humboldt · Census data 2020–2024
Humboldt has 775 residents with a median age of 52.8. The median household income is $41,786 (45% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $67,500, the median rent is $492/month.
Humboldt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Humboldt at a glance
- Population
- 775
- Median age
- 52.8State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $41,786State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $67,500State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $492/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Humboldt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Humboldt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Humboldt the median home value is $67,500, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $492 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $829 a month in housing costs.
Humboldt median household income
The median household income in Humboldt is $41,786 and the income per person is $32,543. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Humboldt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 490
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 18.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.88
Humboldt demographics
- Population
- 775
- Median age
- 52.8
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 30.6%
- Households
- 398
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Humboldt ›
Education in Humboldt
13% of adults 25 and older in Humboldt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Humboldt
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.4%
Humboldt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt | 775 | $41,786 | $67,500 | $492 |
| Dawson | 166 | $60,913 | — | $700 |
| Table Rock | 255 | $49,844 | $73,300 | $638 |
| Stella | 126 | $56,250 | $62,500 | — |
| Pawnee City | 801 | $45,096 | $64,000 | $623 |
| Verdon | 185 | $78,750 | $55,000 | — |
| Elk Creek | 122 | $55,625 | $40,000 | $275 |
| Bern | 136 | $62,500 | $127,300 | $567 |
| Shubert | 214 | $37,500 | $61,300 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Humboldt, NE?
The median household income in Humboldt is $41,786, 45% 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 Humboldt?
The median home value in Humboldt is $67,500, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Humboldt?
The median gross rent in Humboldt is $492 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is Humboldt, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Humboldt?
The median age in Humboldt is 52.8 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Humboldt?
The average commute to work in Humboldt is 21 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Humboldt?
The unemployment rate in Humboldt is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Humboldt?
13% of adults in Humboldt 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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