Pender, NE

Pender, NE

At a Glance

How Pender Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Pender a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Pender residents earn a median household income of $67,419 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,269. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pender is $165,900 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,222. Median rent is $880/month, with 28.3% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Pender reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,662/100K.

Education

30.8% of adults in Pender hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pender has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

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