Living in Wauneta, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wauneta · Census data 2020–2024
Wauneta has 531 residents with a median age of 54.7. The median household income is $47,143 (38% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $88,100, the median rent is $630/month.
Wauneta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wauneta at a glance
- Population
- 531
- Median age
- 54.7State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $47,143State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $88,100State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $630/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 70.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Wauneta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Wauneta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wauneta the median home value is $88,100, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $630 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,161 a month in housing costs.
Wauneta median household income
The median household income in Wauneta is $47,143 and the income per person is $29,601. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Wauneta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 265
- Owner-occupied
- 70.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.2%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.17
Wauneta demographics
- Population
- 531
- Median age
- 54.7
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 44.8%
- Households
- 236
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wauneta ›
Education in Wauneta
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Wauneta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wauneta
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.9%
Wauneta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauneta | 531 | $47,143 | $88,100 | $630 |
| Palisade | 321 | $62,813 | $81,300 | $781 |
| Imperial | 2,210 | $74,176 | $158,600 | $904 |
| Hayes Center | 297 | $58,750 | $85,600 | $763 |
| Stratton | 342 | $34,643 | $54,100 | $750 |
| Trenton | 487 | $45,000 | $69,200 | $525 |
| Benkelman | 905 | $42,188 | $114,500 | $700 |
| Elsie | 139 | $48,333 | $70,000 | $620 |
| Culbertson | 634 | $51,875 | $91,300 | $736 |
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What is the median household income in Wauneta, NE?
The median household income in Wauneta is $47,143, 38% 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 Wauneta?
The median home value in Wauneta is $88,100, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Wauneta?
The median gross rent in Wauneta is $630 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is Wauneta, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Wauneta?
The median age in Wauneta is 54.7 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Wauneta?
The average commute to work in Wauneta is 15 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wauneta?
The unemployment rate in Wauneta is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wauneta?
16.9% of adults in Wauneta 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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