Living in St. Edward, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Edward · Census data 2020–2024
St. Edward has 588 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $53,587 (30% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $102,100, the median rent is $914/month.
St. Edward is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Edward at a glance
- Population
- 588
- Median age
- 44.8State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $53,587State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $102,100State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $914/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is St. Edward a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in St. Edward
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Edward the median home value is $102,100, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,188 a month in housing costs.
St. Edward median household income
The median household income in St. Edward is $53,587 and the income per person is $25,832. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in St. Edward: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 287
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.3%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.21
St. Edward demographics
- Population
- 588
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 252
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Edward ›
Education in St. Edward
18.7% of adults 25 and older in St. Edward have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Edward
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
St. Edward vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Edward | 588 | $53,587 | $102,100 | $914 |
| Albion | 1,822 | $74,492 | $219,000 | $705 |
| Genoa | 860 | $66,667 | $115,900 | $798 |
| Lindsay | 313 | $84,167 | $215,000 | $850 |
| Newman Grove | 885 | $54,861 | $100,000 | $744 |
| Cedar Rapids | 493 | $54,519 | $79,600 | $768 |
| Monroe | 252 | $75,500 | $126,000 | $960 |
| Fullerton | 1,346 | $47,750 | $128,500 | $817 |
| Platte Center | 318 | $76,250 | $131,700 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in St. Edward, NE?
The median household income in St. Edward is $53,587, 30% 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 St. Edward?
The median home value in St. Edward is $102,100, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in St. Edward?
The median gross rent in St. Edward is $914 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is St. Edward, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
What is the median age in St. Edward?
The median age in St. Edward is 44.8 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in St. Edward?
The average commute to work in St. Edward is 22 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Edward?
The unemployment rate in St. Edward is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Edward?
18.7% of adults in St. Edward 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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