Living in Nickerson, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nickerson · Census data 2020–2024
Nickerson has 552 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median household income is $155,080 (103% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $74,600, the median rent is $925/month.
Nickerson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nickerson at a glance
- Population
- 552
- Median age
- 31.5State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $155,080State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $74,600State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.2%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Nickerson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 103% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 69% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Nickerson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nickerson the median home value is $74,600, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $958 a month in housing costs.
Nickerson median household income
The median household income in Nickerson is $155,080 and the income per person is $38,279. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Nickerson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 231
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.52
Nickerson demographics
- Population
- 552
- Median age
- 31.5
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 4.9%
- Households
- 219
- Foreign-born
- 30.6%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nickerson ›
Education in Nickerson
3.2% of adults 25 and older in Nickerson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nickerson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Drive alone
- 90%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Nickerson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickerson | 552 | $155,080 | $74,600 | $925 |
| Fremont | 27,567 | $71,152 | $214,700 | $1,080 |
| Hooper | 989 | $77,865 | $173,200 | $931 |
| Arlington | 1,467 | $94,034 | $225,400 | $1,000 |
| Inglewood | 511 | $66,875 | $135,600 | $1,167 |
| Cedar Bluffs | 782 | $92,639 | $167,200 | $1,097 |
| Scribner | 725 | $58,889 | $114,400 | $995 |
| Uehling | 244 | $61,429 | $109,400 | $1,308 |
| Leshara | 177 | $70,750 | $162,500 | $1,021 |
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What is the median household income in Nickerson, NE?
The median household income in Nickerson is $155,080, 103% higher 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 Nickerson?
The median home value in Nickerson is $74,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Nickerson?
The median gross rent in Nickerson is $925 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Nickerson, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 103% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 69% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Nickerson?
The median age in Nickerson is 31.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Nickerson?
The average commute to work in Nickerson is 41 minutes; 1.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nickerson?
The unemployment rate in Nickerson is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nickerson?
3.2% of adults in Nickerson 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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