Living in Nebraska City, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nebraska City · Census data 2020–2024
Nebraska City has 7,369 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $67,117 (12% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $162,000, the median rent is $947/month.
Nebraska City at a glance
- Population
- 7,369
- Median age
- 38.8State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $67,117State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $162,000State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $947/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Nebraska City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Nebraska City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nebraska City the median home value is $162,000, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $947 per month, which is 22.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,310 a month in housing costs.
Nebraska City median household income
The median household income in Nebraska City is $67,117 and the income per person is $37,787. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Nebraska City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,154
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.57
Nebraska City demographics
- Population
- 7,369
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 2,811
- Foreign-born
- 10.6%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nebraska City ›
Education in Nebraska City
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Nebraska City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nebraska City
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Nebraska City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska City | 7,369 | $67,117 | $162,000 | $947 |
| Percival | 105 | $57,727 | $99,100 | — |
| Dunbar | 266 | $90,795 | $68,100 | — |
| Union | 215 | $64,000 | $115,600 | $1,075 |
| Lake Waconda | 127 | $145,644 | $325,800 | — |
| Thurman | 217 | $91,188 | $107,500 | $1,725 |
| Hamburg | 927 | $60,000 | $106,300 | $725 |
| Sidney | 955 | $80,714 | $125,300 | $750 |
| Nehawka | 109 | $58,958 | $119,300 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Nebraska City, NE?
The median household income in Nebraska City is $67,117, 12% 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 Nebraska City?
The median home value in Nebraska City is $162,000, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Nebraska City?
The median gross rent in Nebraska City is $947 per month, about 22.2% of household income.
Is Nebraska City, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Nebraska City?
The median age in Nebraska City is 38.8 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Nebraska City?
The average commute to work in Nebraska City is 18 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nebraska City?
The unemployment rate in Nebraska City is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nebraska City?
24.6% of adults in Nebraska City 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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