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South Bend, Nebraska

village · Cass County

At a glance

100
Population
$116,700
Median home value (all homes)
62% below U.S. median
$392,139
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$960/mo
Median rent
29% below U.S. median
$64,167
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
21.5 min
Average commute
87.5%
Homes with broadband
91.8%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing44% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost23% 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 college11 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates79.8%
College graduates4.8%

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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