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Cost of Living in Cass County, NE

Population 27,161 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$996
Median home value$254,900
Median household income$91,836

The median rent in Cass County, NE is $996/month, 7% lower than the Nebraska median and 30% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $254,900, 23% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $91,836 a year, 20% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 13.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $39,840/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.8×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,289/mo

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Cass County vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.

Cass CountyNebraskaU.S.
Median rent$996$1,072$1,413
Median home value$254,900$238,600$332,700
Median household income$91,836$76,475$80,734
Homeownership rate85.4%66.5%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher32.2%34.6%35.7%
Poverty rate5.2%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate1.7%3.0%5.2%
Work from home12.3%11.0%15.1%
Median age41.537.238.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Cass County, NE?

The median gross rent in Cass County, NE is $996 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $39,840 a year in gross income.

Is Cass County, NE expensive to live in?

Rent there is 30% 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

Blanco County, TXRent $1,017 · Income $92,425Campbell County, WYRent $1,009 · Income $89,869Mills County, IARent $959 · Income $90,753Madison County, IARent $1,036 · Income $90,855Pierce County, WIRent $1,044 · Income $92,109Warren County, IARent $973 · Income $94,588

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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