Ceresco, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saunders County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,355 Population 3,080/sq mi density
$103,906 Median Income $35,766 per capita
$186,300 Home Value $352,198 Zillow
$1,075 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,906 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,300 home value, $1,075/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ceresco, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,906
38% above
$35,766 per capita
Home Value
$186,300
34% below
Zillow: $352,198
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
8% below
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
14% below
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Ceresco Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ceresco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
138%
Home Value
66%
Rent
92%
Poverty
5%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ceresco a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ceresco residents earn a median household income of $103,906 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,766. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 656 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ceresco is $186,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,198. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

29.0% of adults in Ceresco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ceresco has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,355
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density3,080/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,906
Per Capita$35,766
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$1,090M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,300
Rent$1,075
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$352,198
Housing Units490
Rent Burden17.8%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation1,223 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Ceresco was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.