Living in Louisville, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Louisville · Census data 2020–2024
Louisville has 1,449 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $94,208 (23% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $205,600, the median rent is $1,198/month.
Louisville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Louisville at a glance
- Population
- 1,449
- Median age
- 38.3State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $94,208State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $205,600State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,198/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Louisville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 14% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Louisville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Louisville the median home value is $205,600, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,198 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,772 a month in housing costs.
Louisville median household income
The median household income in Louisville is $94,208 and the income per person is $46,009. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Louisville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 596
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.49
Louisville demographics
- Population
- 1,449
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 563
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Louisville ›
Education in Louisville
29.5% of adults 25 and older in Louisville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Louisville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Louisville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 1,449 | $94,208 | $205,600 | $1,198 |
| South Bend | 100 | $64,167 | $116,700 | $960 |
| Cedar Creek | 427 | $118,456 | $391,100 | — |
| Manley | 204 | $63,750 | $162,500 | — |
| Springfield | 1,595 | $92,955 | $253,800 | $1,288 |
| Murdock | 228 | $59,167 | $178,100 | $1,000 |
| Weeping Water | 1,407 | $83,750 | $185,800 | $1,021 |
| Gretna | 9,193 | $123,992 | $341,600 | $1,540 |
| Buccaneer Bay | 1,418 | $160,729 | $363,200 | — |
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Louisville ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Louisville: FAQ
What is the median household income in Louisville, NE?
The median household income in Louisville is $94,208, 23% 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 Louisville?
The median home value in Louisville is $205,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Louisville?
The median gross rent in Louisville is $1,198 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Louisville, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 14% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
What is the median age in Louisville?
The median age in Louisville is 38.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Louisville?
The average commute to work in Louisville is 29 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Louisville?
The unemployment rate in Louisville is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Louisville?
29.5% of adults in Louisville 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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