Bruno is a small town of 109 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $34,712
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bruno stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bruno is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bruno 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
Bruno's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bruno costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bruno, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,712
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bruno's violent crime rate is 12.5 per 100,000 residents
— 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
12.5 /100k
Property Crime
99.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Bruno, NE
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bruno sees average highs of 31.1°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 32.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.3 inches of snow per year.
Bruno's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bruno roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,300 and median rent is $850/month.
Bruno's violent crime rate is 12.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 99.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Bruno, NE has a population of 109, a median household income of $34,712, 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.
Bruno averages 31.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.8 inches
with about 29.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bruno, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68014.
The population of Bruno, Nebraska is 109 with a median age of 60.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bruno: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $84,300, median household income $34,712, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bruno side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
