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Aurora, Nebraska

city · Hamilton County

At a glance

4,664
Population
$233,900
Median home value (all homes)
23% below U.S. median
$280,270
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$764/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$77,679
Median household income
1% below U.S. median
20.3 min
Average commute
94.7%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
2.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing5% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost27% 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 college22 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college68 mi
High school graduates97.6%
College graduates33.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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