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Cost of Living in Adams County, NE

Population 31,052 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$857
Median home value$193,100
Median household income$68,365

The median rent in Adams County, NE is $857/month, 20% lower than the Nebraska median and 39% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $193,100, 42% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $68,365 a year, 11% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $34,280/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.8×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $976/mo

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Adams County vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.

Adams CountyNebraskaU.S.
Median rent$857$1,072$1,413
Median home value$193,100$238,600$332,700
Median household income$68,365$76,475$80,734
Homeownership rate69.7%66.5%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher29.6%34.6%35.7%
Poverty rate12.7%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.4%3.0%5.2%
Work from home4.6%11.0%15.1%
Median age38.737.238.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Adams County, NE?

The median gross rent in Adams County, NE is $857 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Adams County, NE?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $34,280 a year in gross income.

Is Adams County, NE expensive to live in?

Rent there is 39% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.8 times the median household income.

Other counties in Nebraska

Douglas County, NERent $1,201 · Income $80,391Lancaster County, NERent $1,085 · Income $74,793Sarpy County, NERent $1,334 · Income $103,321Hall County, NERent $943 · Income $69,251Buffalo County, NERent $936 · Income $75,911Dodge County, NERent $1,060 · Income $74,329

Counties with a similar cost of living

Wood County, WIRent $856 · Income $67,989Kalkaska County, MIRent $853 · Income $68,578Cerro Gordo County, IARent $850 · Income $68,189Young County, TXRent $862 · Income $68,010Kossuth County, IARent $859 · Income $67,697Vilas County, WIRent $847 · Income $68,431

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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