Most Affordable Cities in Nebraska

The cheapest cities to live in Nebraska ranked by median rent, home values, and more.

# City Median Rent Median Income Home Value Population
1 Norfolk, NE $850 $62,175 $199,100 25,962
2 Hastings, NE $858 $61,202 $177,200 25,005
3 Grand Island, NE $913 $62,439 $202,600 52,761
4 Kearney, NE $922 $69,790 $235,800 34,024
5 Fremont, NE $1,005 $67,179 $194,400 27,321
6 Lincoln, NE $1,045 $69,991 $248,200 291,932
7 Omaha, NE $1,150 $72,708 $230,100 488,197
8 Bellevue, NE $1,202 $87,343 $230,800 64,355

Key Takeaways

  • Norfolk, NE ranks #1 with a median rent of $850.
  • The top 5 cities are: Norfolk, NE; Hastings, NE; Grand Island, NE; Kearney, NE; Fremont, NE.
  • Median household income in the #1 city is $62,175, with a population of 25,962.

Methodology

Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.

Read our full methodologyVerify at data.census.gov