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Western, Nebraska

village · Saline County

At a glance

215
Population
$70,000
Median home value (all homes)
77% below U.S. median
$214,899
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$563/mo
Median rent
58% below U.S. median
$53,750
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
28.1 min
Average commute
76.7%
Homes with broadband
98.98%
Locations with fiber available
1.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing59% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost1% above
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 college21 mi
Nearest community college40 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates83.4%
College graduates28.4%

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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