In Thayer, Nebraska, the median home price is $154,131, compared with the Nebraska median of $277,327; median household income is $66,213; the population is 4,901; schools rate 8.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 111.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 16.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Thayer at a glance
Population
4,901
Median Household Income
$66,213
Typical Home Value
$154,131
School District Rating
8.1
Violent Crime Rate
111.0
Avg Commute Time
16.4
About Thayer
Thayer has a population of 4,901. The median home value is $154,131, 44% below the Nebraska median. Median household income is $66,213 (13% below the Nebraska median). The most populated towns are Hebron, Deshler, and Davenport.
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 Thayer
8 towns, by population.
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Thayer at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Thayer?
- Thayer has a population of 4,901 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Thayer?
- The median home value in Thayer is $154,131. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Thayer?
- Median household income in Thayer is $66,213 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Thayer in?
- Thayer is in Nebraska.
- How many towns are in Thayer?
- Thayer contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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