Living in Sumner, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sumner · Census data 2020–2024

Sumner has 353 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $70,000 (8% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $95,800, the median rent is $891/month.

Sumner is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Sumner at a glance

Population
353
Median age
36.6State: 37.2
Median household income
$70,000State: $76,475
Median home value
$95,800State: $238,600
Median rent
$891/moState: $1,072
Homeowners
64.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
Average commute
27 min

Is Sumner a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2%.

Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Sumner

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sumner the median home value is $95,800, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $891 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Sumner$95,800
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Sumner$891
Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Sumner median household income

The median household income in Sumner is $70,000 and the income per person is $30,075. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Sumner$70,000
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Sumner: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
146
Owner-occupied
64.8%
Renter-occupied
35.2%
Vacant
12.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.76

Sumner demographics

Population
353
Median age
36.6
Under 18
28.3%
65 and older
7.9%
Households
128
Foreign-born
7.6%
Veterans
5.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White93.8%
Hispanic or Latino15.3%
Black0%
Asian1.1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sumner ›

Education in Sumner

18.8% of adults 25 and older in Sumner have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Sumner18.8%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Sumner

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3%
Average commute
27 minState: 19 min
Work from home
2%
Drive alone
90.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.4%
Homes with broadband
96.1%

Sumner vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Sumner353$70,000$95,800$891
Miller128$90,500—$763
Eddyville125$95,461$102,500—
Overton689$55,000$105,100$850
Amherst272$69,125$169,800$679
Lexington10,862$67,666$159,100$966
Elm Creek1,107$79,148$191,500$761
Oconto167$55,625$60,000$875
Riverdale307$85,227$137,500—

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Living in Sumner: FAQ

What is the median household income in Sumner, NE?

The median household income in Sumner is $70,000, 8% 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 Sumner?

The median home value in Sumner is $95,800, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

How much is rent in Sumner?

The median gross rent in Sumner is $891 per month, about 25% of household income.

Is Sumner, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

What is the median age in Sumner?

The median age in Sumner is 36.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Sumner?

The average commute to work in Sumner is 27 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Sumner?

The unemployment rate in Sumner is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Sumner?

18.8% of adults in Sumner 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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