Living in Mitchell, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mitchell · Census data 2020–2024
Mitchell has 1,962 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $54,150 (29% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $122,300, the median rent is $953/month.
Mitchell at a glance
- Population
- 1,962
- Median age
- 39.6State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $54,150State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $122,300State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $953/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Mitchell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mitchell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mitchell the median home value is $122,300, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $953 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,203 a month in housing costs.
Mitchell median household income
The median household income in Mitchell is $54,150 and the income per person is $27,155. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Mitchell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 876
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.44
Mitchell demographics
- Population
- 1,962
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 787
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mitchell ›
Education in Mitchell
12.7% of adults 25 and older in Mitchell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mitchell
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 79%
Mitchell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell | 1,962 | $54,150 | $122,300 | $953 |
| Morrill | 880 | $47,143 | $141,400 | $910 |
| Scottsbluff | 14,376 | $56,359 | $137,700 | $966 |
| Terrytown | 793 | $43,618 | $114,100 | $848 |
| Gering | 8,550 | $75,093 | $186,500 | $823 |
| Lyman | 291 | $55,047 | $68,300 | $782 |
| Minatare | 712 | $38,125 | $80,500 | $506 |
| Melbeta | 146 | $47,000 | $90,000 | $850 |
| Torrington | 6,182 | $47,902 | $197,500 | $901 |
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What is the median household income in Mitchell, NE?
The median household income in Mitchell is $54,150, 29% 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 Mitchell?
The median home value in Mitchell is $122,300, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Mitchell?
The median gross rent in Mitchell is $953 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Mitchell, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Mitchell?
The median age in Mitchell is 39.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Mitchell?
The average commute to work in Mitchell is 19 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mitchell?
The unemployment rate in Mitchell is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mitchell?
12.7% of adults in Mitchell 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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