Living in Newman Grove, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newman Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Newman Grove has 885 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $54,861 (28% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $100,000, the median rent is $744/month.
Newman Grove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Newman Grove at a glance
- Population
- 885
- Median age
- 35.7State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $54,861State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $100,000State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $744/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Newman Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 14.4%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Newman Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newman Grove the median home value is $100,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $953 a month in housing costs.
Newman Grove median household income
The median household income in Newman Grove is $54,861 and the income per person is $25,398. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Newman Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 346
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 14.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.83
Newman Grove demographics
- Population
- 885
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 297
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newman Grove ›
Education in Newman Grove
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Newman Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newman Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 14.4%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Newman Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Grove | 885 | $54,861 | $100,000 | $744 |
| Lindsay | 313 | $84,167 | $215,000 | $850 |
| Albion | 1,822 | $74,492 | $219,000 | $705 |
| St. Edward | 588 | $53,587 | $102,100 | $914 |
| Humphrey | 713 | $73,977 | $231,300 | $721 |
| Petersburg | 397 | $87,625 | $152,300 | $800 |
| Madison | 2,079 | $62,738 | $133,200 | $971 |
| Battle Creek | 1,456 | $95,536 | $194,300 | $960 |
| Meadow Grove | 174 | $49,063 | $67,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Newman Grove, NE?
The median household income in Newman Grove is $54,861, 28% 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 Newman Grove?
The median home value in Newman Grove is $100,000, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Newman Grove?
The median gross rent in Newman Grove is $744 per month, about 18.5% of household income.
Is Newman Grove, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 14.4%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Newman Grove?
The median age in Newman Grove is 35.7 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Newman Grove?
The average commute to work in Newman Grove is 23 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newman Grove?
The unemployment rate in Newman Grove is 14.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newman Grove?
11.9% of adults in Newman Grove 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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