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Norfolk, Nebraska

city · Madison County

At a glance

26,054
Population
$211,700
Median home value (all homes)
30% below U.S. median
$264,740
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$875/mo
Median rent
35% below U.S. median
$58,884
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
13 min
Average commute
84.6%
Homes with broadband
99.77%
Locations with fiber available
3.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing13% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities0% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost53% 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 college25 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college58 mi
High school graduates91.2%
College graduates24%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Norfolk
The Norfolk Area Economic Development Council provides Business Retention & Expansion services to support local businesses with personalized assistance and connections to resources. It offers site selection services and manages the Norfolk Area Business Resource Network to connect entrepreneurs with service providers and programs.
region Northeast Nebraska Economic Dev District
NENEDD is a regional economic development district based in Norfolk, Nebraska, assisting communities and individuals with economic development, housing, and business loan opportunities, and offering membership to eligible communities within its footprint.
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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