Living in Schuyler, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Schuyler · Census data 2020–2024
Schuyler has 6,578 residents with a median age of 30.4. The median household income is $80,399 (5% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $145,700, the median rent is $1,049/month.
Schuyler at a glance
- Population
- 6,578
- Median age
- 30.4State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $80,399State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $145,700State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,049/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Schuyler a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Schuyler
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Schuyler the median home value is $145,700, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,207 a month in housing costs.
Schuyler median household income
The median household income in Schuyler is $80,399 and the income per person is $29,325. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Schuyler: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,100
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 0.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 3.13
Schuyler demographics
- Population
- 6,578
- Median age
- 30.4
- Under 18
- 33.4%
- 65 and older
- 7.9%
- Households
- 2,091
- Foreign-born
- 45.7%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Schuyler ›
Education in Schuyler
8.2% of adults 25 and older in Schuyler have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Schuyler
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Schuyler vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler | 6,578 | $80,399 | $145,700 | $1,049 |
| Octavia | 153 | $59,375 | $100,000 | — |
| Bellwood | 492 | $72,639 | $147,900 | $786 |
| Bruno | 104 | $37,212 | — | $725 |
| David City | 3,017 | $65,573 | $165,200 | $767 |
| North Bend | 1,152 | $85,882 | $172,800 | $1,315 |
| Columbus | 24,488 | $64,626 | $213,600 | $892 |
| Prague | 310 | $74,375 | $98,200 | $850 |
| Lakeview | 447 | $138,397 | $317,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Schuyler, NE?
The median household income in Schuyler is $80,399, 5% higher 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 Schuyler?
The median home value in Schuyler is $145,700, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Schuyler?
The median gross rent in Schuyler is $1,049 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Schuyler, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Schuyler?
The median age in Schuyler is 30.4 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Schuyler?
The average commute to work in Schuyler is 17 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Schuyler?
The unemployment rate in Schuyler is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Schuyler?
8.2% of adults in Schuyler 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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