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Crete, Nebraska

city · Saline County (primary) , Chase County

At a glance

7,527
Population
$223,500
Median home value (all homes)
26% below U.S. median
$234,198
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$936/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$77,209
Median household income
2% below U.S. median
18.1 min
Average commute
81.8%
Homes with broadband
99.54%
Locations with fiber available
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing9% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities30% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost35% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates71.9%
College graduates18.4%

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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