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Shelton, Nebraska

village · Buffalo County

At a glance

1,389
Population
$142,100
Median home value (all homes)
53% below U.S. median
$250,470
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,114/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$81,278
Median household income
3% above U.S. median
26.4 min
Average commute
96.6%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
5.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing35% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities25% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost5% 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 college20 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college106 mi
High school graduates84%
College graduates17.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Buffalo County Economic Development
The Development Council for Buffalo County is dedicated to making Kearney and Buffalo County a premier destination for investment and skilled talent, and provides staff support to help businesses invest, grow, or relocate with local and state partnerships.
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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