Holstein is a small town of 197 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $66,250
and a 6.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Holstein stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Holstein is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Holstein 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: 85.2
Holstein's overall cost of living index is 85.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Holstein costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Holstein, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$94,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$556
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Holstein's violent crime rate is 261.5 per 100,000 residents
— 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
261.5 /100k
Property Crime
1664.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Holstein, NE
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Holstein sees average highs of 36.4°F in January
and 88.0°F in July,
with 26.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.3 inches of snow per year.
Holstein's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Holstein roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $94,200 and median rent is $556/month.
Holstein's violent crime rate is 261.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1664.4 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.
Holstein, NE has a population of 197, a median household income of $66,250, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
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.
Holstein averages 36.4°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.8 inches
with about 25.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Holstein, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68950.
The population of Holstein, Nebraska is 197 with a median age of 56.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Holstein: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $94,200, median household income $66,250, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holstein side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
