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Minden, Nebraska

city · Kearney County

At a glance

3,108
Population
$208,500
Median home value (all homes)
31% below U.S. median
$207,825
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$823/mo
Median rent
39% below U.S. median
$68,449
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
20.4 min
Average commute
87.9%
Homes with broadband
98.42%
Locations with fiber available
2.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities12% 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 college16 mi
Nearest community college41 mi
Nearest technical college113 mi
High school graduates88.4%
College graduates28.2%

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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