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Seward, Nebraska

city · Seward County

At a glance

7,678
Population
$244,600
Median home value (all homes)
19% below U.S. median
$317,447
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,018/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$72,564
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
21.9 min
Average commute
89.8%
Homes with broadband
99.86%
Locations with fiber available
1.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing2% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost21% 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 college26 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates96.5%
College graduates38.6%

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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