Living in Prague, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prague · Census data 2020–2024
Prague has 310 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $74,375 (about the same as the Nebraska median), the median home value is $98,200, the median rent is $850/month.
Prague is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Prague at a glance
- Population
- 310
- Median age
- 36.8State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $74,375State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $98,200State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Prague a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Nebraska median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Prague
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prague the median home value is $98,200, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,232 a month in housing costs.
Prague median household income
The median household income in Prague is $74,375 and the income per person is $35,530. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Prague: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 152
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 18.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.50
Prague demographics
- Population
- 310
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 124
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prague ›
Education in Prague
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Prague have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prague
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Prague vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague | 310 | $74,375 | $98,200 | $850 |
| Bruno | 104 | $37,212 | — | $725 |
| Weston | 256 | $66,250 | $163,300 | $1,143 |
| Colon | 102 | $61,563 | $166,100 | $1,063 |
| North Bend | 1,152 | $85,882 | $172,800 | $1,315 |
| Wahoo | 4,929 | $89,457 | $243,600 | $907 |
| Cedar Bluffs | 782 | $92,639 | $167,200 | $1,097 |
| Octavia | 153 | $59,375 | $100,000 | — |
| Brainard | 303 | $68,750 | $172,800 | $756 |
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What is the median household income in Prague, NE?
The median household income in Prague is $74,375, 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 Prague?
The median home value in Prague is $98,200, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Prague?
The median gross rent in Prague is $850 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Prague, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Nebraska median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Prague?
The median age in Prague is 36.8 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Prague?
The average commute to work in Prague is 34 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prague?
The unemployment rate in Prague is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prague?
16.3% of adults in Prague 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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