West Point is a small town of 3,481 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $66,771
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Point stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether West Point is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Point 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: 91.3
West Point's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Point costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Point, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$169,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$823
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,771
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Point's violent crime rate is 116.1 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
116.1 /100k
Property Crime
145.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Point is served primarily by WEST POINT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Point, NE
National Avg
School District
WEST POINT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Point sees average highs of 30.4°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 30.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.9 inches of snow per year.
West Point's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Point roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $169,900 and median rent is $823/month.
West Point's violent crime rate is 116.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 145.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Point are operated by WEST POINT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Point, NE has a population of 3,481, a median household income of $66,771, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
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.
West Point averages 30.4°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.8 inches
with about 28.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Point, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68788.
The population of West Point, Nebraska is 3,481 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Point: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $169,900, median household income $66,771, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Point side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
