Living in Overton, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Overton · Census data 2020–2024
Overton has 689 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $55,000 (28% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $105,100, the median rent is $850/month.
Overton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Overton at a glance
- Population
- 689
- Median age
- 31.7State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $105,100State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Overton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Overton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Overton the median home value is $105,100, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 20.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,091 a month in housing costs.
Overton median household income
The median household income in Overton is $55,000 and the income per person is $24,677. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Overton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 301
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.59
Overton demographics
- Population
- 689
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 266
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Overton ›
Education in Overton
10.4% of adults 25 and older in Overton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Overton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Overton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overton | 689 | $55,000 | $105,100 | $850 |
| Elm Creek | 1,107 | $79,148 | $191,500 | $761 |
| Lexington | 10,862 | $67,666 | $159,100 | $966 |
| Sumner | 353 | $70,000 | $95,800 | $891 |
| Miller | 128 | $90,500 | — | $763 |
| Odessa | 138 | $39,792 | $139,600 | — |
| Amherst | 272 | $69,125 | $169,800 | $679 |
| Bertrand | 718 | $73,672 | $145,100 | $850 |
| Smithfield | 108 | $51,118 | $82,500 | $972 |
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What is the median household income in Overton, NE?
The median household income in Overton is $55,000, 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 Overton?
The median home value in Overton is $105,100, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Overton?
The median gross rent in Overton is $850 per month, about 20.4% of household income.
Is Overton, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Overton?
The median age in Overton is 31.7 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Overton?
The average commute to work in Overton is 26 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Overton?
The unemployment rate in Overton is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Overton?
10.4% of adults in Overton 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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