B-

Greenwood, NE

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Affordability Score: 69/100

Population: 1,047 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Greenwood, NE aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 1,047 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (69/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $90,952, median home value of $247,400, median rent of $1,283 per month, and 27.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,368 per month (studio $1,090, 1BR $1,148, 3BR $1,813, 4BR $2,046). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $9,737 per year, consuming 11% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Greenwood, NE include income, housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 2.5% and poverty 15.9% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$90,952
Median household income
Education D
27.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B+
2.7x
Home value $247,400 vs income
Commute D
28 min
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,368/mo
2BR fair market rent (18% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B
$9,737/yr
Center-based infant care (11% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$90,952
▲ 47% vs national
Per Capita Income
$42,351
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
Poverty Rate
15.9%

Housing

Median Home Value
$247,400
▼ 10% vs national
Median Rent
$1,283/mo
Owner Occupied
90.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,368/mo
▲ 14% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,090
1BR
$1,148
2BR
$1,368
3BR
$1,813
4BR
$2,046

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
▼ 2 ppt vs national
High School+
53.2%
Median Age
36.4
Avg. Commute
28 min
▲ 2 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$9,737/yr
11% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,230/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,450/yr
School-Age (Center)
$8,190/yr

What This Means

Greenwood, NE receives an overall affordability grade of B- (69/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 1,047. This area performs well in income and housing and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Greenwood, NE affordable?
Greenwood, NE receives an overall affordability grade of B- (69/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $90,952. Median home value is $247,400.
What is the cost of living in Greenwood?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,283/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,368/mo. Infant childcare $9,737/yr. Median home value $247,400.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →