What are the schools like in Schuyler, NE?

Schuyler is served primarily by SCHUYLER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Schuyler?

The median household income in Schuyler, NE is $71,275 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Schuyler, NE?

Schuyler has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Schuyler, NE affordable or expensive?

Schuyler's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Schuyler is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $99,200 and the median rent is $958 per month.

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

Schuyler has a violent crime rate of 122.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 337.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Schuyler, NE a Good Place to Live?

Schuyler is a small town of 6,516 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $71,275 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Schuyler stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Schuyler 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: 89.8

Schuyler's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Schuyler costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Schuyler, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$99,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$958	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,275	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Schuyler's violent crime rate is 122.5 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

122.5 /100k

Property Crime

337.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Schuyler is served primarily by SCHUYLER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Schuyler, NE	National Avg
School District	SCHUYLER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	60.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Schuyler sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 28.5 inches of annual precipitation and 35.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Schuyler, NE
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	28.5"
Annual Snowfall	35.6"

Demographics

Metric	Schuyler, NE	National Avg
Population	6,516	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	45.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	38.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.2%	22.2%
65 and over	8.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Octavia, NE 7 mi Linwood, NE 7 mi Rogers, NE 8 mi Richland, NE 8 mi Abie, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Schuyler

Schuyler, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68661

Schuyler vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schuyler, NE affordable or expensive?

Schuyler's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Schuyler roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $99,200 and median rent is $958/month.

What is the crime rate in Schuyler, NE?

Schuyler's violent crime rate is 122.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 337.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Schuyler?

Public schools in Schuyler are operated by SCHUYLER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 7.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Schuyler, NE a good place to live?

Schuyler, NE has a population of 6,516, a median household income of $71,275, 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.

What is the weather like in Schuyler?

Schuyler averages 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.5 inches with about 35.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Schuyler?

Schuyler, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68661.

What is the population of Schuyler?

The population of Schuyler, Nebraska is 6,516 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Schuyler?

Key numbers for living in Schuyler: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $99,200, median household income $71,275, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Schuyler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.