Tilden is a small town of 1,110 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $63,523
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tilden 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 Tilden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tilden 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: 86.9
Tilden's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tilden costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tilden, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$104,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$640
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,523
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tilden's violent crime rate is 168.1 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
168.1 /100k
Property Crime
908.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tilden is served primarily by ELKHORN VALLEY SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tilden, NE
National Avg
School District
ELKHORN VALLEY SCHOOLS
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tilden sees average highs of 31.8°F in January
and 83.2°F in July,
with 27.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.4 inches of snow per year.
Tilden's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tilden roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $104,400 and median rent is $640/month.
Tilden's violent crime rate is 168.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 908.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tilden are operated by ELKHORN VALLEY SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tilden, NE has a population of 1,110, a median household income of $63,523, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
Tilden averages 31.8°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.6 inches
with about 31.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tilden, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68781.
The population of Tilden, Nebraska is 1,110 with a median age of 44.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tilden: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $104,400, median household income $63,523, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tilden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
