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Housing Affordability in Cedar County, NE
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 16.5%
- Nebraska 26.9%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 31.2%
- Nebraska 45.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 13.1%
- Nebraska 18.3%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,356/mo
- Nebraska $1,736/mo
Cedar County has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more19731.2%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more35413.1%
- Renters paying 50% or more9314.7%
- Median rent as a share of income: 20.2%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.6%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $547/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.5
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar County, NE | 16.5% | 31.2% | 13.1% | 20.2% |
| Nebraska | 26.9% | 45.1% | 18.3% | 27.9% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Cedar County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartington | 16.8% | 23.1% | 15.6% | 18.6% |
| Laurel | 22.2% | 37.7% | 14.7% | 24.8% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Cedar County, NE?
- In Cedar County, NE, 16.5% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Cedar County compare with Nebraska?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Cedar County is 16.5%, compared with 26.9% for Nebraska as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates