Living in Long Pine, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Long Pine · Census data 2020–2024

Long Pine has 363 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $45,625 (40% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $59,500, the median rent is $931/month.

Long Pine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Long Pine at a glance

Population
363
Median age
38.2State: 37.2
Median household income
$45,625State: $76,475
Median home value
$59,500State: $238,600
Median rent
$931/moState: $1,072
Homeowners
85.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
Average commute
11 min

Is Long Pine a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Long Pine

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Long Pine the median home value is $59,500, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, which is 13.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Long Pine$59,500
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Long Pine$931
Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Long Pine median household income

The median household income in Long Pine is $45,625 and the income per person is $27,352. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Long Pine$45,625
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Long Pine: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
218
Owner-occupied
85.3%
Renter-occupied
14.7%
Vacant
31.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.42

31.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Long Pine has many vacation and second homes.

Long Pine demographics

Population
363
Median age
38.2
Under 18
20.4%
65 and older
17.1%
Households
150
Foreign-born
4.1%
Veterans
11.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Black0%
Asian0.3%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Long Pine ›

Education in Long Pine

29.9% of adults 25 and older in Long Pine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Long Pine29.9%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Long Pine

Unemployment rate
9%State: 3%
Average commute
11 minState: 19 min
Work from home
1.2%
Drive alone
77.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.2%
Homes with broadband
82%

Long Pine vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Long Pine363$45,625$59,500$931
Ainsworth1,697$53,490$107,400$807
Bassett580$42,697$86,800$651
Springview217$42,188$83,600$850
Stuart628$62,361$168,800$695
Naper117$36,250$22,500—
Burke708$52,500$150,000$525
Dallas102$63,333$77,300—

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Living in Long Pine: FAQ

What is the median household income in Long Pine, NE?

The median household income in Long Pine is $45,625, 40% 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 Long Pine?

The median home value in Long Pine is $59,500, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

How much is rent in Long Pine?

The median gross rent in Long Pine is $931 per month, about 13.4% of household income.

Is Long Pine, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.

What is the median age in Long Pine?

The median age in Long Pine is 38.2 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Long Pine?

The average commute to work in Long Pine is 11 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Long Pine?

The unemployment rate in Long Pine is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Long Pine?

29.9% of adults in Long Pine 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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