Schuyler, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Colfax County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,517 Population 2,378/sq mi density
$78,380 Median Income $29,063 per capita
$129,600 Home Value $234,871 Zillow
$970 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
123 Violent Crime/100K 337 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,380 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $970/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Schuyler, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,380
4% above
$29,063 per capita
Home Value
$129,600
54% below
Zillow: $234,871
Median Rent
$970/mo
17% below
19.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
68% below
337/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
64.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Schuyler Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
46%
Rent
83%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Schuyler a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Schuyler residents earn a median household income of $78,380 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,063. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 312 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Schuyler is $129,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,871. Median rent is $970/month, with 19.9% 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.

Safety & Crime

Schuyler reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 337/100K.

Education

8.3% of adults in Schuyler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 64.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Schuyler has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,517
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density2,378/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born45.1%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,380
Per Capita$29,063
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$1,023M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,600
Rent$970
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$234,871
Housing Units2,087
Rent Burden19.9%

Crime

F
Violent123/100K
Property337/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death4,195/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain28.5 in/yr
Elevation1,351 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+64.8%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Schuyler was founded in 1870.
The median home in Schuyler was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
45.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.