Bruning is a small town of 278 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $70,000
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bruning stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bruning is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bruning 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: 88.1
Bruning's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bruning costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bruning, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$788
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
93.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bruning's violent crime rate is 179.9 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
179.9 /100k
Property Crime
319.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bruning is served primarily by BRUNING-DAVENPORT UNIFIED SYS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bruning, NE
National Avg
School District
BRUNING-DAVENPORT UNIFIED SYS
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bruning sees average highs of 36.6°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 29.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 22.7 inches of snow per year.
Bruning's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bruning roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,300 and median rent is $788/month.
Bruning's violent crime rate is 179.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 319.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bruning are operated by BRUNING-DAVENPORT UNIFIED SYS.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.9:1. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bruning, NE has a population of 278, a median household income of $70,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Bruning averages 36.6°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.1 inches
with about 22.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bruning, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68322.
The population of Bruning, Nebraska is 278 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bruning: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $96,300, median household income $70,000, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bruning side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
