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Roca, Nebraska

village · Lancaster County

At a glance

242
Population
$231,300
Median home value (all homes)
24% below U.S. median
$615,098
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,125/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$100,000
Median household income
27% above U.S. median
32.7 min
Average commute
81.1%
Homes with broadband
27.43%
Locations with fiber available
0.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing6% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost18% above
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 college8 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates91.1%
College graduates15.3%

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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