Ralston, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sarpy County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,445 Population 3,954/sq mi density
$65,557 Median Income $39,221 per capita
$215,800 Home Value $266,422 Zillow
$1,178 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
110 Violent Crime/100K 1,208 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,557 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$215,800 home value, $1,178/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ralston, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,557
13% below
$39,221 per capita
Home Value
$215,800
23% below
Zillow: $266,422
Median Rent
$1,178/mo
1% above
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
71% below
1,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
20% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Ralston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
77%
Rent
101%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ralston 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

Ralston residents earn a median household income of $65,557 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,221. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,552 business establishments, including 325 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ralston is $215,800 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,422. Median rent is $1,178/month, with 28.5% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Ralston reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,208/100K.

Education

27.0% of adults in Ralston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ralston has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population6,445
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density3,954/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,557
Per Capita$39,221
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$13,671M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128

Housing

A+
Home Value$215,800
Rent$1,178
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$266,422
Housing Units3,060
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

F
Violent110/100K
Property1,208/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,140/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain32.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,075 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Ralston was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 325 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.