Brady is a small town of 439 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $63,333
and a 7.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brady stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brady is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brady 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: 90.4
Brady's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brady costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brady, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$132,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$856
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brady's violent crime rate is 108.8 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
108.8 /100k
Property Crime
1770.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brady is served primarily by BRADY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brady, NE
National Avg
School District
BRADY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brady sees average highs of 39.7°F in January
and 88.5°F in July,
with 22.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.6 inches of snow per year.
Brady's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brady roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $132,000 and median rent is $856/month.
Brady's violent crime rate is 108.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1770.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brady are operated by BRADY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1. 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brady, NE has a population of 439, a median household income of $63,333, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%.
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.
Brady averages 39.7°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.2 inches
with about 29.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brady, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 69123.
The population of Brady, Nebraska is 439 with a median age of 46.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brady: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $132,000, median household income $63,333, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brady side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
