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Fairbury, Nebraska

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

3,888
Population
$101,700
Median home value (all homes)
66% below U.S. median
$117,031
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$676/mo
Median rent
50% below U.S. median
$52,995
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
13.5 min
Average commute
80.8%
Homes with broadband
90.99%
Locations with fiber available
1.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing49% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost51% 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 college36 mi
Nearest community college48 mi
Nearest technical college51 mi
High school graduates91.8%
College graduates17.3%

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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