Living in La Vista, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Vista · Census data 2020–2024
La Vista has 16,563 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $81,961 (7% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $260,900, the median rent is $1,317/month.
La Vista at a glance
- Population
- 16,563
- Median age
- 33.5State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $81,961State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $260,900State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,317/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is La Vista a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in La Vista
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Vista the median home value is $260,900, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,317 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,840 a month in housing costs.
La Vista median household income
The median household income in La Vista is $81,961 and the income per person is $43,271. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in La Vista: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,958
- Owner-occupied
- 51.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.4%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.42
La Vista demographics
- Population
- 16,563
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 6,819
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Vista ›
Education in La Vista
35.8% of adults 25 and older in La Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Vista
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
La Vista vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Vista | 16,563 | $81,961 | $260,900 | $1,317 |
| Ralston | 6,472 | $69,403 | $230,800 | $1,215 |
| Papillion | 25,244 | $111,679 | $311,000 | $1,269 |
| Chalco | 10,595 | $85,672 | $238,600 | $1,195 |
| Omaha | 488,837 | $73,201 | $245,500 | $1,187 |
| Boys Town | 809 | $73,750 | — | — |
| Springfield | 1,595 | $92,955 | $253,800 | $1,288 |
| Bellevue | 64,510 | $85,462 | $247,000 | $1,226 |
| Gretna | 9,193 | $123,992 | $341,600 | $1,540 |
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What is the median household income in La Vista, NE?
The median household income in La Vista is $81,961, 7% higher 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 La Vista?
The median home value in La Vista is $260,900, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in La Vista?
The median gross rent in La Vista is $1,317 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is La Vista, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
What is the median age in La Vista?
The median age in La Vista is 33.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in La Vista?
The average commute to work in La Vista is 20 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Vista?
The unemployment rate in La Vista is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Vista?
35.8% of adults in La Vista 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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