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Cost of Living in Saunders County, NE

Population 23,048 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$960
Median home value$271,700
Median household income$94,066

The median rent in Saunders County, NE is $960/month, 10% lower than the Nebraska median and 32% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $271,700, 18% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $94,066 a year, 23% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 12.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $38,400/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,374/mo

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Saunders County vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.

Saunders CountyNebraskaU.S.
Median rent$960$1,072$1,413
Median home value$271,700$238,600$332,700
Median household income$94,066$76,475$80,734
Homeownership rate82.1%66.5%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher32.6%34.6%35.7%
Poverty rate6.3%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.5%3.0%5.2%
Work from home9.9%11.0%15.1%
Median age40.337.238.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Saunders County, NE?

The median gross rent in Saunders County, NE is $960 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $38,400 a year in gross income.

Is Saunders County, NE expensive to live in?

Rent there is 32% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.9 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

Warren County, IARent $973 · Income $94,588Le Sueur County, MNRent $942 · Income $94,968Mills County, IARent $959 · Income $90,753Lincoln County, WYRent $960 · Income $89,330Jefferson County, MTRent $925 · Income $95,490Lincoln County, MORent $961 · Income $89,278

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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