Living in McGrew, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McGrew · Census data 2020–2024
McGrew has 67 residents with a median age of 53.2. The median household income is $35,833 (53% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $68,800.
McGrew is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McGrew at a glance
- Population
- 67
- Median age
- 53.2State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $35,833State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $68,800State: $238,600
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.7%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is McGrew a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in McGrew
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McGrew the median home value is $68,800, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $794 a month in housing costs.
McGrew median household income
The median household income in McGrew is $35,833 and the income per person is $24,340. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in McGrew: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 49
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 26.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.86
McGrew demographics
- Population
- 67
- Median age
- 53.2
- Under 18
- 10.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 36
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McGrew ›
Education in McGrew
1.7% of adults 25 and older in McGrew have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McGrew
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 75%
McGrew vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGrew | 67 | $35,833 | $68,800 | — |
| Bayard | 1,531 | $68,333 | $109,800 | $722 |
| Melbeta | 146 | $47,000 | $90,000 | $850 |
| Minatare | 712 | $38,125 | $80,500 | $506 |
| Gering | 8,550 | $75,093 | $186,500 | $823 |
| Terrytown | 793 | $43,618 | $114,100 | $848 |
| Scottsbluff | 14,376 | $56,359 | $137,700 | $966 |
| Bridgeport | 1,342 | $60,404 | $105,100 | $780 |
| Harrisburg | 103 | $81,071 | $113,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in McGrew, NE?
The median household income in McGrew is $35,833, 53% 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 McGrew?
The median home value in McGrew is $68,800, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
Is McGrew, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in McGrew?
The median age in McGrew is 53.2 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in McGrew?
The average commute to work in McGrew is 43 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McGrew?
The unemployment rate in McGrew is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McGrew?
1.7% of adults in McGrew 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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