Living in Maxwell, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maxwell · Census data 2020–2024
Maxwell has 174 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $87,500 (14% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $91,300, the median rent is $836/month.
Maxwell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Maxwell at a glance
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 45.3State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $87,500State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $91,300State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $836/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 70.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Maxwell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Maxwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maxwell the median home value is $91,300, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $836 per month, which is 14.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,167 a month in housing costs.
Maxwell median household income
The median household income in Maxwell is $87,500 and the income per person is $34,356. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Maxwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 89
- Owner-occupied
- 70.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.7%
- Vacant
- 28.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.72
Maxwell demographics
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 64
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maxwell ›
Education in Maxwell
6.4% of adults 25 and older in Maxwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maxwell
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Maxwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell | 174 | $87,500 | $91,300 | $836 |
| Brady | 470 | $80,833 | $151,200 | $1,083 |
| North Platte | 22,831 | $58,097 | $169,100 | $921 |
| Gothenburg | 3,452 | $79,219 | $191,000 | $883 |
| Hershey | 724 | $91,458 | $172,000 | $783 |
| Stapleton | 343 | $70,250 | $106,000 | $713 |
| Maywood | 266 | $71,250 | $103,100 | $825 |
| Arnold | 945 | $64,688 | $146,700 | $946 |
| Farnam | 257 | $45,417 | $62,800 | $820 |
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What is the median household income in Maxwell, NE?
The median household income in Maxwell is $87,500, 14% 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 Maxwell?
The median home value in Maxwell is $91,300, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Maxwell?
The median gross rent in Maxwell is $836 per month, about 14.7% of household income.
Is Maxwell, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
What is the median age in Maxwell?
The median age in Maxwell is 45.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Maxwell?
The average commute to work in Maxwell is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maxwell?
The unemployment rate in Maxwell is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maxwell?
6.4% of adults in Maxwell 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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