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Saronville, NE

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Affordability Score: 83/100

Population: 160 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Saronville, NE aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 160 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of A- (83/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $92,500, median home value of $112,500, median rent of per month, and 42.9% 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 $961 per month (studio $666, 1BR $759, 3BR $1,152, 4BR $1,304). 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 Saronville, NE include income, education, housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 8.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$92,500
Median household income
Education B+
42.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A+
1.2x
Home value $112,500 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$961/mo
2BR fair market rent (12% 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
$92,500
▲ 49% vs national
Per Capita Income
$27,732
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
8.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$112,500
▼ 59% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
80.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$961/mo
▼ 20% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$666
1BR
$759
2BR
$961
3BR
$1,152
4BR
$1,304

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
▲ 13 ppt vs national
High School+
67.9%
Median Age
32.5
Avg. Commute

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

Saronville, NE receives an overall affordability grade of A- (83/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 160. This area performs well in income and education and housing and rent. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Saronville, NE affordable?
Saronville, NE receives an overall affordability grade of A- (83/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $92,500. Median home value is $112,500.
What is the cost of living in Saronville?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $961/mo. Infant childcare $9,737/yr. Median home value $112,500.
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 →