North Bend is a small town of 1,250 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $81,923
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Bend 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 North Bend is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Bend 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: 91.9
North Bend's overall cost of living index is 91.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Bend costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Bend, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$152,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$950
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,923
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Bend's violent crime rate is 136.7 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
136.7 /100k
Property Crime
1435.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Bend is served primarily by NORTH BEND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Bend, NE
National Avg
School District
NORTH BEND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Bend sees average highs of 32.2°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 32.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.3 inches of snow per year.
North Bend's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Bend roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $152,700 and median rent is $950/month.
North Bend's violent crime rate is 136.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1435.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Bend are operated by NORTH BEND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 29.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Bend, NE has a population of 1,250, a median household income of $81,923, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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.
North Bend averages 32.2°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).
North Bend, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68649.
The population of North Bend, Nebraska is 1,250 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Bend: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $152,700, median household income $81,923, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Bend side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
