Weston is a small town of 254 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $60,208
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Weston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Weston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Weston 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: 92.5
Weston's overall cost of living index is 92.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Weston costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Weston, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$100,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$925
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,208
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Weston's violent crime rate is 41.7 per 100,000 residents
— 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
41.7 /100k
Property Crime
393.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Weston, NE
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Weston sees average highs of 32.2°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 32.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 34.4 inches of snow per year.
Weston's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Weston roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $100,000 and median rent is $925/month.
Weston's violent crime rate is 41.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 393.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Weston, NE has a population of 254, a median household income of $60,208, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
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.
Weston averages 32.2°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.0 inches
with about 34.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Weston, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68070.
The population of Weston, Nebraska is 254 with a median age of 50.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Weston: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $100,000, median household income $60,208, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
