Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Seward
Seward, NE Area Guide
Avg Rent
$746
Population
7,388
Renter Mix
32% Rent
A thriving small-town environment just minutes from the capital of Nebraska
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Seward is situated in east Nebraska, just 30 minutes west of Lincoln. The city is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Nebraska thanks to its charming landscape and numerous community events.
North 6th Street and Main Street is the entertainment hub of Seward. You’ll find popular spots like Bottle Rocket Brewing and Café on the Square. Charming, historic buildings house other local businesses and chains to boot, and the surrounding grid is lined with tall trees and quaint homes with ample porches. Seward also has a reputation as “America’s Official Fourth of July City” thanks to the massive fireworks display and gathering that’s been put on since 1868. Nearly 40,000 people visit Seward each year to experience the extravaganza.
There are a number of highly-rated schools in Seward, making it great for families, and its proximity to Lincoln is perfect for those who work in the city but don’t want to live in the hustle and bustle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,071
Average: $89,472
Education
2,043
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,795
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Seward has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Seward, NE is $746 for one bedroom, $1,150 for two bedrooms, and $1,586 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seward has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$746/month
410 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Seward, NE is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
422 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
573 Students
Public
Grades K-8
422 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
501 Students
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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.