What are the schools like in Aurora, NE?

Aurora is served primarily by AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Aurora?

The median household income in Aurora, NE is $66,328 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Aurora, NE?

Aurora has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.3 inches.

Aurora, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Aurora, NE affordable or expensive?

Aurora's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Aurora is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $190,700 and the median rent is $901 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Aurora, NE?

Aurora has a violent crime rate of 63.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 360.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Aurora, NE a Good Place to Live?

Aurora is a small town of 4,656 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $66,328 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Aurora stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Aurora is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Aurora city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.6

Aurora's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Aurora costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Aurora, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$190,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$901	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,328	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Aurora's violent crime rate is 63.6 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

63.6 /100k

Property Crime

360.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Aurora is served primarily by AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Aurora, NE	National Avg
School District	AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Aurora sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 30.4 inches of annual precipitation and 27.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Aurora, NE
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	30.4"
Annual Snowfall	27.3"

Demographics

Metric	Aurora, NE	National Avg
Population	4,656	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hampton, NE 6 mi Marquette, NE 10 mi Giltner, NE 10 mi Stockham, NE 11 mi Phillips, NE 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Aurora

Aurora, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68818

Aurora vs Other Cities

Aurora, NE vs Hampton, NE Aurora, NE vs Marquette, NE Aurora, NE vs Giltner, NE Aurora, NE vs Stockham, NE Aurora, NE vs Phillips, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aurora, NE affordable or expensive?

Aurora's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Aurora roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $190,700 and median rent is $901/month.

What is the crime rate in Aurora, NE?

Aurora's violent crime rate is 63.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 360.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Aurora?

Public schools in Aurora are operated by AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Aurora, NE a good place to live?

Aurora, NE has a population of 4,656, a median household income of $66,328, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Aurora?

Aurora averages 35.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.4 inches with about 27.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Aurora?

Aurora, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68818.

What is the population of Aurora?

The population of Aurora, Nebraska is 4,656 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Aurora?

Key numbers for living in Aurora: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $190,700, median household income $66,328, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Aurora side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.