Cost of Living in Valley County, NE

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

Median Income

$62,321

Median Rent

$526/mo

Median Home

$125,800

Affordability

620

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$636
Property Tax$160
Insurance$42

Total Monthly$838
% of Income16.1%

Renting

Median Rent$526
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$551
% of Income10.1%

Living in Valley County, Nebraska

Valley County has a median household income of $62,321 with housing costs that represent 16.1% of income for owners and 10.1% 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.