Living in Ord, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ord · Census data 2020–2024
Ord has 2,100 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $57,818 (24% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $119,800, the median rent is $617/month.
Ord at a glance
- Population
- 2,100
- Median age
- 39.5State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $57,818State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $119,800State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $617/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Ord a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ord
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ord the median home value is $119,800, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $617 per month, which is 16.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,060 a month in housing costs.
Ord median household income
The median household income in Ord is $57,818 and the income per person is $32,409. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Ord: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,064
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.4%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.11
Ord demographics
- Population
- 2,100
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 966
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ord ›
Education in Ord
26.5% of adults 25 and older in Ord have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ord
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Ord vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ord | 2,100 | $57,818 | $119,800 | $617 |
| North Loup | 238 | $49,167 | $55,600 | $618 |
| Scotia | 428 | $45,000 | $102,800 | $581 |
| Arcadia | 308 | $81,250 | $115,400 | $525 |
| Burwell | 848 | $51,250 | $164,400 | $460 |
| Ericson | 157 | $69,500 | $141,300 | $493 |
| Greeley Center | 417 | $49,083 | $80,700 | $658 |
| Loup City | 973 | $52,500 | $96,300 | $744 |
| Sargent | 534 | $54,423 | $57,900 | $631 |
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What is the median household income in Ord, NE?
The median household income in Ord is $57,818, 24% 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 Ord?
The median home value in Ord is $119,800, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Ord?
The median gross rent in Ord is $617 per month, about 16.6% of household income.
Is Ord, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Ord?
The median age in Ord is 39.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Ord?
The average commute to work in Ord is 14 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ord?
The unemployment rate in Ord is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ord?
26.5% of adults in Ord 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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