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.
Median Household Income
$69,724
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$949
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$244,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$689
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$757
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$993
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,191
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$919
Per month
Avg Home Value
$205,400
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
31.5
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.5%
What is the cost of living index for Kearney?
The cost of living index for Kearney is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Kearney?
The median gross rent in Kearney is $949 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Kearney?
The median household income in Kearney is $69,724 per year.
What is the median home value in Kearney?
The median home value in Kearney is $244,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Kearney?
Air quality data for Kearney is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Kearney?
Tax data for Nebraska is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
