Cost of Living in Boone County, NE

What does it cost to live in Boone County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$66,800

Median Rent

$687/mo

Median Home

$165,400

Affordability

541

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$836
Property Tax$138
Insurance$55

Total Monthly$1,029
% of Income18.5%

Renting

Median Rent$687
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$712
% of Income12.3%

Living in Boone County, Nebraska

Boone County has a median household income of $66,800 with housing costs that represent 18.5% of income for owners and 12.3% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.