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Amherst, Nebraska

village · Buffalo County

At a glance

272
Population
$169,800
Median home value (all homes)
44% below U.S. median
$415,187
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$679/mo
Median rent
50% below U.S. median
$69,125
Median household income
12% below U.S. median
20.8 min
Average commute
89.2%
Homes with broadband
3.79%
Locations with fiber available
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost25% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college13 mi
Nearest community college47 mi
Nearest technical college134 mi
High school graduates95.8%
College graduates37.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Buffalo County Economic Development
The Development Council for Buffalo County is dedicated to making Kearney and Buffalo County a premier destination for investment and skilled talent, and provides staff support to help businesses invest, grow, or relocate with local and state partnerships.
state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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