Living in Potter, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Potter · Census data 2020–2024
Potter has 283 residents with a median age of 48.7. The median household income is $76,250 (about the same as the Nebraska median), the median home value is $109,600, the median rent is $875/month.
Potter is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Potter at a glance
- Population
- 283
- Median age
- 48.7State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $76,250State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $109,600State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $875/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Potter a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Nebraska median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Potter
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Potter the median home value is $109,600, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,589 a month in housing costs.
Potter median household income
The median household income in Potter is $76,250 and the income per person is $43,858. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Potter: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 140
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.14
Potter demographics
- Population
- 283
- Median age
- 48.7
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 132
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Potter ›
Education in Potter
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Potter have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Potter
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 61.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Potter vs nearby towns
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Potter ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Potter: FAQ
What is the median household income in Potter, NE?
The median household income in Potter is $76,250, about the same as 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 Potter?
The median home value in Potter is $109,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Potter?
The median gross rent in Potter is $875 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Potter, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Nebraska median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Potter?
The median age in Potter is 48.7 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Potter?
The average commute to work in Potter is 20 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Potter?
The unemployment rate in Potter is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Potter?
28.3% of adults in Potter 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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