Cost of Living in Buffalo County, NE

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

Median Income

$70,093

Median Rent

$885/mo

Median Home

$218,600

Affordability

402

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,105
Property Tax$275
Insurance$73

Total Monthly$1,453
% of Income24.9%

Renting

Median Rent$885
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$910
% of Income15.2%

Living in Buffalo County, Nebraska

Buffalo County has a median household income of $70,093 with housing costs that represent 24.9% of income for owners and 15.2% 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.