Living in Naper, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Naper · Census data 2020–2024

Naper has 117 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $36,250 (53% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $22,500.

Naper is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Naper at a glance

Population
117
Median age
34.9State: 37.2
Median household income
$36,250State: $76,475
Median home value
$22,500State: $238,600
Homeowners
86.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
Average commute
18 min

Is Naper a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 91% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.1%.

Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Nebraska median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Naper

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Naper the median home value is $22,500, 93% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Naper$22,500
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Naper median household income

The median household income in Naper is $36,250 and the income per person is $20,659. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Naper$36,250
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Naper: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
54
Owner-occupied
86.4%
Renter-occupied
13.6%
Vacant
18.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
2.66

Naper demographics

Population
117
Median age
34.9
Under 18
35%
65 and older
23.9%
Households
44
Foreign-born
0.9%
Veterans
6.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White62.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Naper ›

Education in Naper

8.1% of adults 25 and older in Naper have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Naper8.1%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Naper

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3%
Average commute
18 minState: 19 min
Work from home
7.9%
Drive alone
71.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
13.2%
Homes with broadband
84.1%

Naper vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Naper117$36,250$22,500—
Bonesteel286$43,409$74,100$593
Fairfax119$72,656$62,100—
Butte273$54,063$67,100$613
Burke708$52,500$150,000$525
Spencer312$58,667$82,500$713
Gregory1,379$51,450$115,300$633
Stuart628$62,361$168,800$695
Geddes158$60,000$88,100—

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Living in Naper: FAQ

What is the median household income in Naper, NE?

The median household income in Naper is $36,250, 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 Naper?

The median home value in Naper is $22,500, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

Is Naper, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 91% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Nebraska median.

What is the median age in Naper?

The median age in Naper is 34.9 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Naper?

The average commute to work in Naper is 18 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Naper?

The unemployment rate in Naper is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Naper?

8.1% of adults in Naper 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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