Here's what it costs to live in Kearney, Nebraska, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $949 per month, while the typical home is valued around $244,600. Households earn a median of $69,724 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$69,724
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$949
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$244,600
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$689
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$757
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$993
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,191
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
34,246
Latest estimate
Median Age
32.8 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
3
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$893
Per month
Avg Home Value
$234,650
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 68845 | — | $887 | $258,000 |
| ZIP 68847 | — | $898 | $211,300 |
| ZIP 68849 | — | — | — |
Healthcare Score
31.5
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.5%
The cost of living index for Kearney is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Kearney is $949 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Kearney is $69,724 per year.
The median home value in Kearney is $244,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Kearney is not yet available.
Tax data for Nebraska is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
