Living in Tobias, Nebraska

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

Tobias has 61 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $61,250 (20% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $102,500.

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

Tobias at a glance

Population
61
Median age
43.8State: 37.2
Median household income
$61,250State: $76,475
Median home value
$102,500State: $238,600
Homeowners
86.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20%
Average commute
31 min

Is Tobias a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.

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

Cost of living in Tobias

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tobias the median home value is $102,500, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $883 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Tobias$102,500
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Tobias median household income

The median household income in Tobias is $61,250 and the income per person is $31,159. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Tobias$61,250
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Tobias: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
33
Owner-occupied
86.2%
Renter-occupied
13.8%
Vacant
12.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.10

Tobias demographics

Population
61
Median age
43.8
Under 18
23%
65 and older
13.1%
Households
29
Foreign-born
11.5%
Veterans
6.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White82%
Hispanic or Latino16.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Tobias

20% of adults 25 and older in Tobias have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tobias20%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Tobias

Unemployment rate
5%State: 3%
Average commute
31 minState: 19 min
Work from home
10.5%
Drive alone
63.2%
Public transit
2.6%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
72.4%

Tobias vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Tobias61$61,250$102,500—
Ohiowa105$42,500$49,600—
Milligan296$65,357$101,500$650
Daykin195$89,375$106,300$450
Western215$53,750$70,000$563
Alexandria101$56,250$29,200—
Bruning259$73,750$132,100$860
Geneva2,193$80,398$169,100$734
Friend1,155$90,909$173,800$810

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Living in Tobias: FAQ

What is the median household income in Tobias, NE?

The median household income in Tobias is $61,250, 20% 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 Tobias?

The median home value in Tobias is $102,500, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

Is Tobias, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.

What is the median age in Tobias?

The median age in Tobias is 43.8 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Tobias?

The average commute to work in Tobias is 31 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Tobias?

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

How educated is Tobias?

20% of adults in Tobias 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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