Living in Humphrey, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Humphrey · Census data 2020–2024
Humphrey has 713 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $73,977 (3% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $231,300, the median rent is $721/month.
Humphrey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Humphrey at a glance
- Population
- 713
- Median age
- 34.9State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $73,977State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $231,300State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $721/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 90.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Humphrey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Humphrey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Humphrey the median home value is $231,300, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $721 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,596 a month in housing costs.
Humphrey median household income
The median household income in Humphrey is $73,977 and the income per person is $40,910. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Humphrey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 354
- Owner-occupied
- 90.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.6%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.11
Humphrey demographics
- Population
- 713
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 335
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Humphrey ›
Education in Humphrey
31.5% of adults 25 and older in Humphrey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Humphrey
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Humphrey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humphrey | 713 | $73,977 | $231,300 | $721 |
| Creston | 170 | $64,792 | $122,700 | $930 |
| Madison | 2,079 | $62,738 | $133,200 | $971 |
| Platte Center | 318 | $76,250 | $131,700 | $1,063 |
| Lindsay | 313 | $84,167 | $215,000 | $850 |
| Leigh | 443 | $63,500 | $95,400 | $805 |
| Lakeview | 447 | $138,397 | $317,200 | — |
| Newman Grove | 885 | $54,861 | $100,000 | $744 |
| Monroe | 252 | $75,500 | $126,000 | $960 |
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What is the median household income in Humphrey, NE?
The median household income in Humphrey is $73,977, 3% 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 Humphrey?
The median home value in Humphrey is $231,300, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Humphrey?
The median gross rent in Humphrey is $721 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Humphrey, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
What is the median age in Humphrey?
The median age in Humphrey is 34.9 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Humphrey?
The average commute to work in Humphrey is 20 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Humphrey?
The unemployment rate in Humphrey is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Humphrey?
31.5% of adults in Humphrey 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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