Living in Sutherland, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sutherland · Census data 2020–2024
Sutherland has 1,209 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $72,857 (5% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $188,200, the median rent is $572/month.
Sutherland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sutherland at a glance
- Population
- 1,209
- Median age
- 44.6State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $72,857State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $188,200State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $572/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Sutherland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Sutherland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sutherland the median home value is $188,200, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $572 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,561 a month in housing costs.
Sutherland median household income
The median household income in Sutherland is $72,857 and the income per person is $42,077. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Sutherland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 537
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.36
Sutherland demographics
- Population
- 1,209
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 500
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sutherland ›
Education in Sutherland
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Sutherland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sutherland
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 93.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Sutherland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherland | 1,209 | $72,857 | $188,200 | $572 |
| Hershey | 724 | $91,458 | $172,000 | $783 |
| Paxton | 622 | $66,875 | $131,300 | $848 |
| North Platte | 22,831 | $58,097 | $169,100 | $921 |
| Wallace | 266 | $63,125 | $107,900 | $732 |
| Elsie | 139 | $48,333 | $70,000 | $620 |
| Tryon | 142 | $60,833 | $122,200 | $631 |
| Madrid | 226 | $75,000 | $91,300 | — |
| Ogallala | 4,777 | $58,556 | $155,800 | $667 |
More for people moving to Sutherland
Sutherland ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sutherland: FAQ
What is the median household income in Sutherland, NE?
The median household income in Sutherland is $72,857, 5% 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 Sutherland?
The median home value in Sutherland is $188,200, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Sutherland?
The median gross rent in Sutherland is $572 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is Sutherland, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Sutherland?
The median age in Sutherland is 44.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Sutherland?
The average commute to work in Sutherland is 21 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sutherland?
The unemployment rate in Sutherland is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sutherland?
17.7% of adults in Sutherland 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.
Last updated: