Living in Richland, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richland · Census data 2020–2024
Richland has 55 residents with a median age of 63.1. The median household income is $50,625 (34% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $88,600.
Richland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Richland at a glance
- Population
- 55
- Median age
- 63.1State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $50,625State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $88,600State: $238,600
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2%
- Average commute
- 9 min
Is Richland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 3.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Richland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richland the median home value is $88,600, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Richland median household income
The median household income in Richland is $50,625 and the income per person is $36,618. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Richland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 38
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 1.72
Richland demographics
- Population
- 55
- Median age
- 63.1
- Under 18
- 7.3%
- 65 and older
- 43.6%
- Households
- 32
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 17.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richland ›
Education in Richland
2% of adults 25 and older in Richland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richland
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 9 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Richland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | 55 | $50,625 | $88,600 | — |
| Bellwood | 492 | $72,639 | $147,900 | $786 |
| Columbus | 24,488 | $64,626 | $213,600 | $892 |
| Schuyler | 6,578 | $80,399 | $145,700 | $1,049 |
| Lakeview | 447 | $138,397 | $317,200 | — |
| Octavia | 153 | $59,375 | $100,000 | — |
| David City | 3,017 | $65,573 | $165,200 | $767 |
| Duncan | 612 | $74,688 | $162,500 | $1,313 |
| Platte Center | 318 | $76,250 | $131,700 | $1,063 |
More for people moving to Richland
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What is the median household income in Richland, NE?
The median household income in Richland is $50,625, 34% 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 Richland?
The median home value in Richland is $88,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
Is Richland, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 3.7%.
What is the median age in Richland?
The median age in Richland is 63.1 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Richland?
The average commute to work in Richland is 9 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Richland?
The unemployment rate in Richland is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richland?
2% of adults in Richland 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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