In Thurston, Nebraska, the median home price is $174,923, compared with the Nebraska median of $277,327; median household income is $69,177; the population is 6,627; schools rate 8.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Thurston at a glance
Population
6,627
Median Household Income
$69,177
Typical Home Value
$174,923
School District Rating
8.1
Violent Crime Rate
61.7
Avg Commute Time
21.3
About Thurston
Thurston has a population of 6,627. The median home value is $174,923, 37% below the Nebraska median. Median household income is $69,177 (10% below the Nebraska median). The most populated towns are Winnebago, Pender, and Omaha.
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 Thurston
11 towns, by population.
County rankings in Nebraska
Every county in Nebraska, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Nebraska
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Nebraska by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Nebraska
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Nebraska
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Nebraska
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Nebraska
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Nebraska
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Nebraska
- 10Best school ratingsNebraska School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Nebraska
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Nebraska
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Nebraska
Thurston at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Thurston?
- Thurston has a population of 6,627 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Thurston?
- The median home value in Thurston is $174,923. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Thurston?
- Median household income in Thurston is $69,177 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Thurston in?
- Thurston is in Nebraska.
- How many towns are in Thurston?
- Thurston contains 11 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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