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Grand Island, NE
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Population: 52,755
Home Price: $157,400
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Overview
Grand Island is a midsize city in the state of Nebraska with a population of 52,755. Grand Island has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
17.9 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Grand Island, NE
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Grand Island
Nebraska
United States
Per Capita Income
$30,012
$29,832
$32,693
Median Household Income
$58,162
$57,886
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
3.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
7.0%
10.5%
Age
Grand Island
Nebraska
United States
Median Age
34.9
43.6
42.3
Gender
Grand Island
Nebraska
United States
Male
51.1%
51.3%
49.8%
Female
48.9%
48.7%
50.2%
Race
Grand Island
Nebraska
United States
White
72.9%
92.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.8%
0.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.7%
1.7%
2.7%
Asian
1.4%
0.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
15.2%
1.6%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.6%
3.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Grand Island
Nebraska
United States
Median Home Price
$157,400
$97,806
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$674
$515
$801
Family Households
47.1%
47.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
24.6%
24.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
59.7%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
40.3%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Grand Island
Nebraska
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.0%
5.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
30.5%
30.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
23.8%
23.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.8%
13.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.8%
12.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Grand Island
Nebraska
United States
Mathematics
46.2%
54.3%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
45.0%
53.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Grand Island
Nebraska
United States
Murder
1.9
2.1
3.0
Rape
106.1
55.2
38.0
Robbery
27.0
10.6
40.7
Assault
320.3
114.7
188.5
Property Crime
Grand Island
Nebraska
United States
Burglary
364.7
175.1
336.1
Theft
1995.3
1152.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
193.0
119.1
167.1
Arson
23.2
9.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Grand Island, NE
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beef
comfort food
local ingredients
street tacos
pizza
ice cream
beer
buffalo wild wings
restaurant
cooking
gift baskets
salmon
brunch
slowcooked
sweet tea
tacos
apple crisp
hoagies
bacon
grocery
husker football
husker sports
huskers gbr
high school football
husker volleyball
football
basketball
college football
baseball
flag football
minnesota sports
video games
ku basketball
athlete
teams
country music
golf
athletes
olympics
college hoops
art museum
fine arts
fiber art
library
museum
performing arts
photography
tawana
comic
nature
studios
sculpture
artw
comics
artists
fashion
creative
murals
pfp
poster
spending time
video games
books
comic books
interests include
photography
cycling
pathead
anime
horror movies
pokmon cards
motorcycles
comics
livestreamer
toys
comedy podcasts
cosplay
gaming
fulltime
philadelphia eagles
sports
local news
digital media
classic rock
drama
reporter mmj
multimedia production
tv
producer
educational
marketing
performing arts
photography
pop culture
studios
awardwinning
comedy
commentary
longestrunning
fashion
sports
summer
winter
facility
driving range
aquarium
space
indoor
photography
cycling
nature
gatheri
lifeguarding
lawn
beach
ambience
pool
wildlife
rec
familyfriendly
hyvee
home depot
retail
retail store
christmas gifts
online store
car wash
auto parts
convenience store
repair facility
sams club
restaurant
gift certificates
online tire catalog
groceries
gift baskets
pro shop
pharmacy
self checkout
grocery shopping
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