Valparaiso, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saunders County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
553 Population 988/sq mi density
$72,750 Median Income $37,387 per capita
$190,500 Home Value $402,017 Zillow
$735 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,750 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,500 home value, $735/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Valparaiso, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,750
3% below
$37,387 per capita
Home Value
$190,500
32% below
Zillow: $402,017
Median Rent
$735/mo
37% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Valparaiso Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
68%
Rent
63%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Valparaiso a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Valparaiso residents earn a median household income of $72,750 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,387. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 656 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Valparaiso is $190,500 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,017. Median rent is $735/month, with 23.3% 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 1971.

Education

21.1% of adults in Valparaiso hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Valparaiso has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population553
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density988/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$72,750
Per Capita$37,387
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$1,090M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,500
Rent$735
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$402,017
Housing Units258
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation1,305 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Valparaiso was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.