RANKING · 2024 ACS · 34 SHOWN OF 34

Most rent-burdened, Nebraska cities

Nebraska cities ranked by the share of renter households paying 30% or more of income on gross rent (2023 ACS). This list covers the 34 cities in Nebraska that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2010 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPRENT-BURDENED HOUSEHOLDSVS 2000

01Gretna, NENE9,20756.5%–

02Blair, NENE7,99756.5%–

03Hastings, NENE25,12151.0%–

04Scottsbluff, NENE14,25950.9%–

05Chalco, NENE10,59550.3%–

06Wahoo, NENE5,02349.8%–

07Omaha, NENE488,79747.8%–

08Wayne, NENE6,33847.4%–

09La Vista, NENE16,54346.6%–

10Gering, NENE8,53546.5%–

11Seward, NENE7,89246.4%–

12Ralston, NENE6,38246.2%–

13North Platte, NENE22,52446.1%–

14South Sioux City, NENE14,15845.8%–

15Lincoln, NENE301,52245.3%–

16McCook, NENE7,15745.2%–

17Grand Island, NENE53,94345.1%–

18Holdrege, NENE5,55544.0%–

19Alliance, NENE7,91443.0%–

20Columbus, NENE25,24841.7%–

21Papillion, NENE25,12741.3%–

22Kearney, NENE34,78241.1%–

23Offutt AFB, NENE6,07440.9%–

24Plattsmouth, NENE6,95540.6%–

25Bellevue, NENE64,86340.5%–

26Crete, NENE7,74740.0%–

27Sidney, NENE6,43239.8%–

28York, NENE8,28438.6%–

29Beatrice, NENE12,31837.2%–

30Norfolk, NENE26,67735.5%–

31Fremont, NENE28,35032.8%–

32Lexington, NENE11,17626.1%–

33Nebraska City, NENE7,51222.0%–

34Schuyler, NENE6,80014.7%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES