Cost of Living in Kearney County, NE

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

Median Income

$74,276

Median Rent

$784/mo

Median Home

$203,200

Affordability

474

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,027
Property Tax$212
Insurance$68

Total Monthly$1,307
% of Income21.1%

Renting

Median Rent$784
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$809
% of Income12.7%

Living in Kearney County, Nebraska

Kearney County has a median household income of $74,276 with housing costs that represent 21.1% of income for owners and 12.7% 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.