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Nebraska: Cost of Living, Schools & Demographics by County

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Nebraska, county by county. Free, data-only, no listings.

Nebraska at a glance

Population

1,978,707

Median Household Income

$76,475

Typical Home Value

$277,327

School District Rating

6.6

Violent Crime Rate

287.2

Avg Commute Time

19.2

About Nebraska on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in Nebraska. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in Nebraska

93 counties, alphabetical.

Nebraska at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Nebraska?
Nebraska has a population of 1,978,707 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Nebraska?
The median home value in Nebraska is $277,327. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in Nebraska?
Median household income in Nebraska is $76,475 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in Nebraska?
Nebraska has 93 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in Nebraska?
The average one-way commute in Nebraska is 19.2 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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