Living in Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Plattsmouth · Census data 2020–2024
Plattsmouth has 6,731 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $73,929 (3% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $183,600, the median rent is $941/month.
Plattsmouth at a glance
- Population
- 6,731
- Median age
- 38.4State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $73,929State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $183,600State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $941/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Plattsmouth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Plattsmouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Plattsmouth the median home value is $183,600, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,506 a month in housing costs.
Plattsmouth median household income
The median household income in Plattsmouth is $73,929 and the income per person is $38,451. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Plattsmouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,915
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.30
Plattsmouth demographics
- Population
- 6,731
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 2,850
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Plattsmouth ›
Education in Plattsmouth
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Plattsmouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Plattsmouth
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Plattsmouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsmouth | 6,731 | $73,929 | $183,600 | $941 |
| Buccaneer Bay | 1,418 | $160,729 | $363,200 | — |
| Beaver Lake | 2,114 | $121,607 | $393,100 | — |
| Murray | 431 | $80,250 | $182,100 | $1,094 |
| Offutt AFB | 6,074 | $72,500 | — | $1,666 |
| Glenwood | 5,144 | $71,790 | $206,200 | $924 |
| Bellevue | 64,510 | $85,462 | $247,000 | $1,226 |
| Cedar Creek | 427 | $118,456 | $391,100 | — |
| Lake Waconda | 127 | $145,644 | $325,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Plattsmouth, NE?
The median household income in Plattsmouth is $73,929, 3% 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 Plattsmouth?
The median home value in Plattsmouth is $183,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Plattsmouth?
The median gross rent in Plattsmouth is $941 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Plattsmouth, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Plattsmouth?
The median age in Plattsmouth is 38.4 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Plattsmouth?
The average commute to work in Plattsmouth is 28 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Plattsmouth?
The unemployment rate in Plattsmouth is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Plattsmouth?
28.4% of adults in Plattsmouth 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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