Living in North Loup, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Loup · Census data 2020–2024
North Loup has 238 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $49,167 (36% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $55,600, the median rent is $618/month.
North Loup is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Loup at a glance
- Population
- 238
- Median age
- 49.5State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $49,167State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $55,600State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $618/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is North Loup a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Loup
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Loup the median home value is $55,600, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $618 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,178 a month in housing costs.
North Loup median household income
The median household income in North Loup is $49,167 and the income per person is $29,916. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in North Loup: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 156
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 24.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.02
North Loup demographics
- Population
- 238
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 26.9%
- Households
- 118
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Loup ›
Education in North Loup
22.7% of adults 25 and older in North Loup have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Loup
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.7%
North Loup vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Loup | 238 | $49,167 | $55,600 | $618 |
| Scotia | 428 | $45,000 | $102,800 | $581 |
| Ord | 2,100 | $57,818 | $119,800 | $617 |
| Greeley Center | 417 | $49,083 | $80,700 | $658 |
| Ashton | 232 | $69,000 | $82,900 | $856 |
| Elba | 171 | $36,250 | $98,300 | $918 |
| Loup City | 973 | $52,500 | $96,300 | $744 |
| Arcadia | 308 | $81,250 | $115,400 | $525 |
| Ericson | 157 | $69,500 | $141,300 | $493 |
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What is the median household income in North Loup, NE?
The median household income in North Loup is $49,167, 36% 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 North Loup?
The median home value in North Loup is $55,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in North Loup?
The median gross rent in North Loup is $618 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is North Loup, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in North Loup?
The median age in North Loup is 49.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in North Loup?
The average commute to work in North Loup is 18 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Loup?
The unemployment rate in North Loup is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Loup?
22.7% of adults in North Loup 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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