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Wahoo, Nebraska

city · Saunders County

At a glance

4,929
Population
$243,600
Median home value (all homes)
20% below U.S. median
$294,069
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$907/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$89,457
Median household income
14% above U.S. median
22.4 min
Average commute
93.2%
Homes with broadband
49%
Locations with fiber available
3.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing2% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost20% 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 college17 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates97.3%
College graduates37.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Wahoo Area Economic Development
The City of Wahoo's Economic Development Office provides information and resources for downtown revitalization and broader economic development in Wahoo, Nebraska, including connections to the Greater Wahoo Development Foundation and industrial and commercial sites.
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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