In Seward, Nebraska, the median home price is $322,481, compared with the Nebraska median of $277,327; median household income is $82,444; the population is 17,641; schools rate 8.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 85.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Seward at a glance
Population
17,641
Median Household Income
$82,444
Typical Home Value
$322,481
School District Rating
8.2
Violent Crime Rate
85.3
Avg Commute Time
22.1
About Seward
Seward has a population of 17,641. The median home value is $322,481, 16% above the Nebraska median. Median household income is $82,444 (8% above the Nebraska median). The most populated towns are Seward, O, and E.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Seward
17 towns, by population.
County rankings in Nebraska
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Seward at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Seward?
- Seward has a population of 17,641 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Seward?
- The median home value in Seward is $322,481. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Seward?
- Median household income in Seward is $82,444 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Seward in?
- Seward is in Nebraska.
- How many towns are in Seward?
- Seward contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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