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Sutton, Nebraska

city · Clay County

At a glance

1,323
Population
$155,600
Median home value (all homes)
49% below U.S. median
$218,111
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$923/mo
Median rent
32% below U.S. median
$81,313
Median household income
4% above U.S. median
16.8 min
Average commute
86.7%
Homes with broadband
98.45%
Locations with fiber available
1.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing31% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost40% 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 college23 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college62 mi
High school graduates94.2%
College graduates26.5%

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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