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Wayne, Nebraska

city · Wayne County

At a glance

6,121
Population
$228,900
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$244,555
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$792/mo
Median rent
41% below U.S. median
$53,702
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
10.5 min
Average commute
89.6%
Homes with broadband
99.85%
Locations with fiber available
6.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost62% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Wayne State College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates94.8%
College graduates35.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Wayne Area Economic Development
Our mission is to provide progressive and unified resources to enhance Wayne America. The Wayne America Inc. Team, Board of Directors, and Community Partners have a shared vision to foster economic development, support chamber membership, improve housing, and attract tourism throughout Wayne County.
region Northeast Nebraska Economic Dev District
NENEDD is a regional economic development district based in Norfolk, Nebraska, assisting communities and individuals with economic development, housing, and business loan opportunities, and offering membership to eligible communities within its footprint.
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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