Living in Lorton, Nebraska

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

Lorton has 72 residents with a median age of 54.6. The median home value is $57,800.

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

Lorton at a glance

Population
72
Median age
54.6State: 37.2
Median home value
$57,800State: $238,600
Homeowners
78.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%

Is Lorton a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median.

Cons: Unemployment of 34.9%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.

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

Cost of living in Lorton

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lorton the median home value is $57,800, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Lorton$57,800
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Housing in Lorton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
42
Owner-occupied
78.6%
Renter-occupied
21.4%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1995
Average household size
1.71

Lorton demographics

Population
72
Median age
54.6
Under 18
11.1%
65 and older
33.3%
Households
42
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
4.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Lorton

17.2% of adults 25 and older in Lorton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lorton17.2%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lorton

Unemployment rate
34.9%State: 3%
Average commute
—State: 19 min
Work from home
3.6%
Drive alone
96.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
73.8%

Lorton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lorton72—$57,800—
Talmage155$63,929$83,600$1,278
Dunbar266$90,795$68,100—
Brock120$38,750——
Cook328$65,714$110,400$615
Syracuse1,990$72,404$205,900$573
Nebraska City7,369$67,117$162,000$947
Otoe160$44,375$49,400$1,031
Johnson339$59,875$107,800$950

More for people moving to Lorton

Lorton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›

Living in Lorton: FAQ

What is the average home price in Lorton?

The median home value in Lorton is $57,800, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

Is Lorton, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 34.9%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.

What is the median age in Lorton?

The median age in Lorton is 54.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

What is the unemployment rate in Lorton?

The unemployment rate in Lorton is 34.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lorton?

17.2% of adults in Lorton 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.

Last updated: