Gresham, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Polk County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
257 Population 952/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $25,495 per capita
$68,300 Home Value $242,731 Zillow
$533 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,300 home value, $533/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Gresham, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,500
43% below
$25,495 per capita
Home Value
$68,300
76% below
Zillow: $242,731
Median Rent
$533/mo
54% below
17.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Gresham Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
24%
Rent
46%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gresham a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gresham residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,495. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 172 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gresham is $68,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,731. Median rent is $533/month, with 17.1% 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 1938.

Education

8.2% of adults in Gresham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gresham has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population257
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density952/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$25,495
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$467M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,300
Rent$533
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$242,731
Housing Units155
Rent Burden17.1%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,162/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain28.2 in/yr
Elevation1,615 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Gresham was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.