Grand Island, Nebraska
Among the top 19% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 37% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 37% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 20% of US places
- top 7% for commute time
- top 14% for walkability
- bottom 8% for violent crime
Grand Island is a mid-size city in Nebraska with about 53,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, walkability, and sunny days. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitegrand-island.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
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Precipitation 3.9 in0.7 in
humid 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 60% of US places
Home Value$184k57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$886better than 53% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 41% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.46%better than 27% of US places
Income Tax6.40%better than 26% of US places
Sales Tax6.97%better than 65% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.25%better than 24% of US places
Unemployment3.1%better than 57% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation28.7 in22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall27.7 inbetter than 36% of US places
Sunny Days265 daysbetter than 83% of US places
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 45% of US places
Comfortable Days62 daysbetter than 14% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk60.1better than 58% of US places
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 69% of US places
School Quality44.6better than 24% of US places
Violent Crime1979/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Property Crime2575/100kbetter than 11% of US places
Community
Population52,82297th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.022nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4983rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0565th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)59.2%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.5%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)34.0%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 93% of US places
Walkability10.0/20better than 86% of US places
Airport Distance131 mibetter than 23% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.2%better than 50% of US places
Amenities Nearby18.93better than 20% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 30% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Grand Island an affordable place to live?
- Grand Island is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 60% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Grand Island?
- The median home value in Grand Island is $184k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Grand Island?
- Median household income in Grand Island is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Grand Island?
- Median gross rent in Grand Island is $886 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Grand Island safe?
- Grand Island is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1979/100k (better than 8%). Property crime is 2575/100k.
- What is the weather like in Grand Island?
- Grand Island averages 77°F in July and 26°F in January, with 28.7 in of annual precipitation and about 265 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Grand Island?
- Public-school quality in Grand Island is below average, scoring better than 24% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Grand Island?
- The average one-way commute in Grand Island is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)