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Gilead, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thayer County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
25
Population
357/sq mi density
$65,313
Median Income
$34,464 per capita
$55,000
Home Value
$82,857 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
53
Violent Crime/100K
693 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$55,000
80% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
13
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$55,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$82,857
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.2%
Owner-Occupied
30.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$706/mo
1 Bedroom
$791/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,001/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,274/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,409/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
16.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
46% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $55,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $82,857 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $706 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $791 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,001 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,274 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,409 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 13 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 16.7% |