Living in Lindsay, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lindsay · Census data 2020–2024
Lindsay has 313 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $84,167 (10% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $215,000, the median rent is $850/month.
Lindsay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lindsay at a glance
- Population
- 313
- Median age
- 37.1State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $84,167State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $215,000State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 91.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Lindsay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lindsay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lindsay the median home value is $215,000, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 16% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
Lindsay median household income
The median household income in Lindsay is $84,167 and the income per person is $42,636. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Lindsay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 153
- Owner-occupied
- 91.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.1%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.11
Lindsay demographics
- Population
- 313
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 148
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 14.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lindsay ›
Education in Lindsay
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Lindsay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lindsay
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 59.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 29.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Lindsay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay | 313 | $84,167 | $215,000 | $850 |
| Newman Grove | 885 | $54,861 | $100,000 | $744 |
| Humphrey | 713 | $73,977 | $231,300 | $721 |
| St. Edward | 588 | $53,587 | $102,100 | $914 |
| Madison | 2,079 | $62,738 | $133,200 | $971 |
| Platte Center | 318 | $76,250 | $131,700 | $1,063 |
| Albion | 1,822 | $74,492 | $219,000 | $705 |
| Monroe | 252 | $75,500 | $126,000 | $960 |
| Creston | 170 | $64,792 | $122,700 | $930 |
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What is the median household income in Lindsay, NE?
The median household income in Lindsay is $84,167, 10% 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 Lindsay?
The median home value in Lindsay is $215,000, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Lindsay?
The median gross rent in Lindsay is $850 per month, about 16% of household income.
Is Lindsay, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
What is the median age in Lindsay?
The median age in Lindsay is 37.1 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Lindsay?
The average commute to work in Lindsay is 15 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lindsay?
The unemployment rate in Lindsay is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lindsay?
31.4% of adults in Lindsay 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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