Living in Papillion, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Papillion · Census data 2020–2024
Papillion has 25,244 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $111,679 (46% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $311,000, the median rent is $1,269/month.
Papillion at a glance
- Population
- 25,244
- Median age
- 41.1State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $111,679State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $311,000State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,269/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Papillion a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Papillion
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Papillion the median home value is $311,000, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,269 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,069 a month in housing costs.
Papillion median household income
The median household income in Papillion is $111,679 and the income per person is $53,471. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Papillion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,906
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.58
Papillion demographics
- Population
- 25,244
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 9,699
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 14.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Papillion ›
Education in Papillion
47.9% of adults 25 and older in Papillion have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Papillion
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Papillion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion | 25,244 | $111,679 | $311,000 | $1,269 |
| La Vista | 16,563 | $81,961 | $260,900 | $1,317 |
| Chalco | 10,595 | $85,672 | $238,600 | $1,195 |
| Springfield | 1,595 | $92,955 | $253,800 | $1,288 |
| Ralston | 6,472 | $69,403 | $230,800 | $1,215 |
| Gretna | 9,193 | $123,992 | $341,600 | $1,540 |
| Cedar Creek | 427 | $118,456 | $391,100 | — |
| Bellevue | 64,510 | $85,462 | $247,000 | $1,226 |
| Boys Town | 809 | $73,750 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Papillion, NE?
The median household income in Papillion is $111,679, 46% 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 Papillion?
The median home value in Papillion is $311,000, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Papillion?
The median gross rent in Papillion is $1,269 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Papillion, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
What is the median age in Papillion?
The median age in Papillion is 41.1 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Papillion?
The average commute to work in Papillion is 23 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Papillion?
The unemployment rate in Papillion is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Papillion?
47.9% of adults in Papillion 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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