Living in Murdock, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murdock · Census data 2020–2024
Murdock has 228 residents with a median age of 56. The median household income is $59,167 (23% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $178,100, the median rent is $1,000/month.
Murdock is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Murdock at a glance
- Population
- 228
- Median age
- 56State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $59,167State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $178,100State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,000/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Murdock a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Murdock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murdock the median home value is $178,100, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,490 a month in housing costs.
Murdock median household income
The median household income in Murdock is $59,167 and the income per person is $36,746. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Murdock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 117
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.00
Murdock demographics
- Population
- 228
- Median age
- 56
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 44.7%
- Households
- 114
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murdock ›
Education in Murdock
24.5% of adults 25 and older in Murdock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murdock
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Murdock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murdock | 228 | $59,167 | $178,100 | $1,000 |
| South Bend | 100 | $64,167 | $116,700 | $960 |
| Elmwood | 774 | $76,944 | $194,800 | $743 |
| Manley | 204 | $63,750 | $162,500 | — |
| Alvo | 123 | $113,750 | $187,500 | — |
| Louisville | 1,449 | $94,208 | $205,600 | $1,198 |
| Weeping Water | 1,407 | $83,750 | $185,800 | $1,021 |
| Greenwood | 601 | $90,774 | $177,000 | $1,283 |
| Ashland | 3,071 | $89,408 | $249,700 | $866 |
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What is the median household income in Murdock, NE?
The median household income in Murdock is $59,167, 23% 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 Murdock?
The median home value in Murdock is $178,100, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Murdock?
The median gross rent in Murdock is $1,000 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Murdock, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Murdock?
The median age in Murdock is 56 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Murdock?
The average commute to work in Murdock is 26 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murdock?
The unemployment rate in Murdock is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murdock?
24.5% of adults in Murdock 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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