Grand Island, Nebraska

Nebraska community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Grand Island, NE Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.9

C

out of 100

Overview

Grand Island is a Nebraska city with a population of approximately 52,622, part of the Grand Island, NE metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $257,595. Median household income is $59,061.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 52,622 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $257,595 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $59,061 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 17.6 minutes
  • Part of the Grand Island, NE metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

52,622

Source: Census ACS

$257,595

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$59,061

Source: Census ACS

17.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

39

Source: Walk Score

91 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Hall County (county-level results)

31%
68%
Democrat 6,956
Republican 15,566
Leans R+37.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 79.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 63.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 80/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 39/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 47/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.9

Location

Grand Island, NE (40.9219, -98.3411)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.