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Seward, NE
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Seward, NE
At a Glance
How Seward Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Seward a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Seward residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,685. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 516 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seward is $232,500 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,686. Median rent is $986/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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Seward reports 28 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 552/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.2% of adults in Seward hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seward has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.