Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
20%
Scottsbluff
Scottsbluff, NE Area Guide
Avg Rent
$605
Population
14,733
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Small-town charm in the heart of the Great Plains
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Suburban
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Rural
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Historic
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Peaceful
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Nestled alongside the North Platte River in the Great Plains, Scottsbluff is a charming city teeming with historic character and small-town sensibility. Scottsbluff offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, with convenience to Riverside Park, Scotts Bluff National Monument, and multiple golf courses and country clubs.
Scottsbluff also boasts a broad range of shopping opportunities, from national retailers at Monument Mall to independent shops lined up along Broadway. Numerous apartments are available for rent in Scottsbluff’s tranquil residential communities. Although residents love Scottsbluff’s small-town vibe, the community is within a three-hour drive of Denver, an easy choice for daytrips and weekend getaways.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,478
Average: $66,106
Education
3,099
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,379
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Scottsbluff has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Scottsbluff, NE is $605 for one bedroom, and $720 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Scottsbluff has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$605/month
0 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Scottsbluff, NE is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
262 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
398 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
384 Students
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
316 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
25 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
785 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
25 Students
Scottsbluff Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,118 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
25 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- North Platte National Wildlife Refuge
- Riverside Discovery Center and Zoo
- Scotts Bluff National Monument
- Lake Minatare State Recreation Area
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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.