Cost of Living in Johnson County, Nebraska
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
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Johnson County ranks #751 of 3,142 counties for affordability (top 24%)
Sourced county brief
Johnson County Median GRAPI Measured at 26.0 Percent
Johnson County's official median gross rent as a percentage of household income (GRAPI) is 26.0. This official B25071 estimate is 2.8 percentage points above the Nebraska unweighted county mean of 23.2. The median gross rent in the county was estimated at $779 per month, which is $18 below the state unweighted county mean of $797. For those in owner-occupied housing, the median selected monthly owner cost is $688, compared to the Nebraska unweighted county mean of $860. The median home value in Johnson County is $155,500, a figure $9,135 lower than the state unweighted county mean of $164,635. Among renter households, the median income was recorded at $38,750. These figures represent a snapshot from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey period. All owner and renter statistics are provided for distinct tenure groups and should not be aggregated. See ACS table B25071 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: Johnson County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 26.0% of renter household income in Johnson County, which is below the 30% affordability benchmark. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $779 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $688. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $31,160 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The Nebraska unweighted mean of county median rents is $797 per month. Johnson County's $779 median is 2.2% below that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
Affordability Calculator
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Rent Burden
16.2%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,345
per month
Owner Cost Burden
14.3%
of gross income
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Median home value is $155,500. Estimated monthly cost: $1,241 vs. your max of $1,345.
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