Cost of Living in Red Willow 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.
How Red Willow County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Red Willow County ranks #1,361 of 3,142 counties for affordability (top 43%)
Sourced county brief
Red Willow County Median Rent Burden Reaches 30.9 Percent
In Red Willow County, the official Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (GRAPI) was estimated at 30.9%. This figure is 7.7 percentage points higher than the Nebraska unweighted county mean for official GRAPI, which stands at 23.2%. The median gross rent in the county was $819 per month, which is $22 above the state unweighted county mean of $797. Among homeowners, the median selected monthly owner costs for all owner-occupied units reached $829, while the median home value was recorded at $159,600. The latter figure is below the state unweighted county mean home value of $164,635. For renter households, the median income was $31,705. These statistics are based on the ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates. 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: Red Willow County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 30.9% of renter household income in Red Willow County, which is between the 30% and 50% rent-burden benchmarks. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $819 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $829. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $32,760 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. Red Willow County's $819 median is 2.8% above that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
Affordability Calculator
See how your income compares to housing costs in Red Willow County
Rent Burden
15.4%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,486
per month
Owner Cost Burden
15.6%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Red Willow County
Median home value is $159,600. Estimated monthly cost: $1,274 vs. your max of $1,486.
Rent Affordability Guide
Income Needed Calculator
See how much you need to earn to comfortably afford housing
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Red Willow County, Nebraska?
What is the median rent in Red Willow County?
Is Red Willow County affordable?
How does Red Willow County's rent compare to the state average?
What is the median home value in Red Willow County?
Counties with Similar Housing Costs
Planning a Move?
Researching the cost of living in Red Willow County, Nebraska? Compare moving quotes from top providers and save on your relocation.
Compare Moving QuotesCompare Mortgage Rates in Red Willow County
Whether you're buying in Red Willow County, Nebraska, or refinancing, compare rates from top lenders using the terms each lender provides.
See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2020-2024). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.
CostByCounty participates in affiliate programs. We may earn a commission when you use our links, at no extra cost to you.