Living in Neligh, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Neligh · Census data 2020–2024
Neligh has 1,515 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $59,239 (23% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $150,600, the median rent is $598/month.
Neligh at a glance
- Population
- 1,515
- Median age
- 42.7State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $59,239State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $150,600State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $598/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.3%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Neligh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Nebraska median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Neligh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Neligh the median home value is $150,600, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $598 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,276 a month in housing costs.
Neligh median household income
The median household income in Neligh is $59,239 and the income per person is $34,933. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Neligh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 795
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.8%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.15
Neligh demographics
- Population
- 1,515
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.2%
- Households
- 678
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Neligh ›
Education in Neligh
20.3% of adults 25 and older in Neligh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Neligh
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 88%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Neligh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neligh | 1,515 | $59,239 | $150,600 | $598 |
| Oakdale | 355 | $71,250 | $46,700 | $563 |
| Clearwater | 312 | $60,625 | $88,000 | $875 |
| Elgin | 642 | $59,583 | $110,600 | $656 |
| Tilden | 936 | $69,118 | $156,500 | $697 |
| Brunswick | 196 | $88,750 | — | — |
| Meadow Grove | 174 | $49,063 | $67,500 | — |
| Orchard | 410 | $52,813 | $87,000 | $814 |
| Ewing | 372 | $61,667 | $77,800 | $688 |
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What is the median household income in Neligh, NE?
The median household income in Neligh is $59,239, 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 Neligh?
The median home value in Neligh is $150,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Neligh?
The median gross rent in Neligh is $598 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Neligh, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Nebraska median.
What is the median age in Neligh?
The median age in Neligh is 42.7 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Neligh?
The average commute to work in Neligh is 12 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Neligh?
The unemployment rate in Neligh is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Neligh?
20.3% of adults in Neligh 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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