Living in Rushville, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rushville · Census data 2020–2024
Rushville has 877 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $53,958 (29% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $98,400, the median rent is $875/month.
Rushville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rushville at a glance
- Population
- 877
- Median age
- 42.6State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $53,958State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $98,400State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $875/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Rushville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rushville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rushville the median home value is $98,400, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Rushville median household income
The median household income in Rushville is $53,958 and the income per person is $29,827. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Rushville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 462
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 19.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.22
Rushville demographics
- Population
- 877
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 373
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rushville ›
Education in Rushville
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Rushville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rushville
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Rushville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushville | 877 | $53,958 | $98,400 | $875 |
| Hay Springs | 649 | $57,031 | $87,900 | $825 |
| Gordon | 1,721 | $59,226 | $97,400 | $625 |
| Pine Ridge | 2,246 | $53,060 | — | $750 |
| Wounded Knee | 524 | $2,499 | — | — |
| Oglala | 1,071 | $21,330 | — | $605 |
| Merriman | 117 | $41,477 | — | — |
| Alliance | 8,075 | $65,160 | $161,800 | $694 |
| Martin | 947 | $54,063 | $103,900 | $638 |
More for people moving to Rushville
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What is the median household income in Rushville, NE?
The median household income in Rushville is $53,958, 29% 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 Rushville?
The median home value in Rushville is $98,400, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Rushville?
The median gross rent in Rushville is $875 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Rushville, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Rushville?
The median age in Rushville is 42.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Rushville?
The average commute to work in Rushville is 19 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rushville?
The unemployment rate in Rushville is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rushville?
27.5% of adults in Rushville 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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