What are the schools like in Pender, NE?

Pender is served primarily by PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Pender?

The median household income in Pender, NE is $80,288 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Pender, NE?

Pender has an average high temperature of 30.0°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.6 inches.

Pender, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Pender, NE affordable or expensive?

Pender's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pender is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,800 and the median rent is $844 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pender, NE?

Crime rate data for Pender is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Pender, NE a Good Place to Live?

Pender is a small town of 1,273 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $80,288 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Pender stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pender is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pender 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: 90.9

Pender's overall cost of living index is 90.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pender costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pender, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$844	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,288	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Pender is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Pender is served primarily by PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pender, NE	National Avg
School District	PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pender sees average highs of 30.0°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 31.3 inches of annual precipitation and 30.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pender, NE
Average High — January	30.0°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	31.3"
Annual Snowfall	30.6"

Demographics

Metric	Pender, NE	National Avg
Population	1,273	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Thurston, NE 4 mi Bancroft, NE 10 mi Rosalie, NE 11 mi Walthill, NE 12 mi Emerson, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Pender

Pender, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68047

Pender vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pender, NE affordable or expensive?

Pender's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pender roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $150,800 and median rent is $844/month.

What is the crime rate in Pender, NE?

Crime data for Pender is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Pender?

Public schools in Pender are operated by PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 32.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pender, NE a good place to live?

Pender, NE has a population of 1,273, a median household income of $80,288, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Pender?

Pender averages 30.0°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.3 inches with about 30.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pender?

Pender, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68047.

What is the population of Pender?

The population of Pender, Nebraska is 1,273 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pender?

Key numbers for living in Pender: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $150,800, median household income $80,288, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pender side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.