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Syracuse, Nebraska

city · Otoe County

At a glance

1,990
Population
$205,900
Median home value (all homes)
32% below U.S. median
$271,702
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$573/mo
Median rent
57% below U.S. median
$72,404
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
24.7 min
Average commute
87.4%
Homes with broadband
99.6%
Locations with fiber available
2.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities10% below
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost11% 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 college26 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates97%
College graduates28.5%

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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