Living in Wisner, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wisner · Census data 2020–2024
Wisner has 1,461 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $61,739 (19% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $139,500, the median rent is $825/month.
Wisner is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wisner at a glance
- Population
- 1,461
- Median age
- 34.4State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $61,739State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $139,500State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 64%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.3%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Wisner a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Nebraska median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wisner
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wisner the median home value is $139,500, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $989 a month in housing costs.
Wisner median household income
The median household income in Wisner is $61,739 and the income per person is $34,770. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Wisner: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 696
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
- Renter-occupied
- 36%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.17
Wisner demographics
- Population
- 1,461
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 658
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wisner ›
Education in Wisner
22.3% of adults 25 and older in Wisner have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wisner
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 88.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Wisner vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisner | 1,461 | $61,739 | $139,500 | $825 |
| Beemer | 775 | $61,667 | $129,300 | $641 |
| Pilger | 382 | $74,286 | $130,000 | $515 |
| Pender | 1,379 | $73,125 | $175,000 | $875 |
| West Point | 3,471 | $65,793 | $202,200 | $847 |
| Stanton | 1,702 | $76,500 | $177,100 | $834 |
| Thurston | 100 | $71,667 | $106,300 | $705 |
| Bancroft | 593 | $50,833 | $122,500 | $826 |
| Wayne | 6,121 | $53,702 | $228,900 | $792 |
More for people moving to Wisner
Wisner ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Wisner: FAQ
What is the median household income in Wisner, NE?
The median household income in Wisner is $61,739, 19% 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 Wisner?
The median home value in Wisner is $139,500, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Wisner?
The median gross rent in Wisner is $825 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Wisner, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Nebraska median.
What is the median age in Wisner?
The median age in Wisner is 34.4 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Wisner?
The average commute to work in Wisner is 17 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wisner?
The unemployment rate in Wisner is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wisner?
22.3% of adults in Wisner 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: