Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
16%
Grand Island
Grand Island, NE Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,076
Population
52,865
Renter Mix
43% Rent
The Gem of the Prairie offers timeless charm with a hip, modern flair
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Airport
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Roughly one hundred miles west of Lincoln on Interstate 80, Grand Island is the largest city in central Nebraska. The popular Railside district anchors the city’s cultural scene, with live music constantly heard in venues like the historic Grand Theatre and the hip Railside Plaza, plus the eclectic cafes, bars, galleries, and specialty shops that fill the area.
Since 2010, Grand Island has served as the home of the Nebraska State Fair, which draws enormous crowds to Fonner Park every fall. The surrounding rivers and prairie offers endless opportunities to get up close and personal with the local wildlife— bird watchers come from far and wide to see the famous Sandhill Cranes, and the stunning beauty of the grasslands serves as a scenic backdrop for everyday life in Grand Island.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,559
Average: $78,353
Education
9,599
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
27,169
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Grand Island has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Grand Island, NE is $1,128 for a studio, $1,058 for one bedroom, $1,300 for two bedrooms, and $1,347 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grand Island has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,058/month
743 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Grand Island, NE is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
190 Students
Stolley Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
250 Students
Seedling Mile Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
112 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
481 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
433 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
190 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
853 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
718 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
599 Students
Central Ne Support Service Program
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
703 Students
Grand Island Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,650 Students
Central Ne Support Service Program
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mormon Island State Recreation Area
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Central Nebraska Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.