Boys Town is a small town of 720 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $69,583
and a 18.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Boys Town stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Boys Town is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Boys Town 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: 92.5
Boys Town's overall cost of living index is 92.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Boys Town costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Boys Town, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
8.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Boys Town's violent crime rate is 574.7 per 100,000 residents
— 51% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
574.7 /100k
Property Crime
1005.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Boys Town is served primarily by BOYS TOWN INTERIM PRG SCHS.
Metric
Boys Town, NE
National Avg
School District
BOYS TOWN INTERIM PRG SCHS
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Boys Town sees average highs of 32.4°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 33.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.4 inches of snow per year.
Boys Town's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Boys Town roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Boys Town's violent crime rate is 574.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1005.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Boys Town are operated by BOYS TOWN INTERIM PRG SCHS.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Boys Town, NE has a population of 720, a median household income of $69,583, and an unemployment rate of 18.9%.
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.
Boys Town averages 32.4°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.0 inches
with about 36.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Boys Town, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68010.
The population of Boys Town, Nebraska is 720 with a median age of 16.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Boys Town: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $69,583, crime index 110 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boys Town side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
