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Friend, NE


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Friend, Nebraska

Friend, Nebraska, in Saline county, is 34 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 81 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is home to some 1,174 residents.

The People and Families of Friend

In Friend, about 67% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Friend are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Friend had a median family income of $40,667.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Friend.

Friend Housing

According to the 2000 census, 79% of the housing in Friend was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Friend, 91% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Friend it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Friend strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Friend Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Friend Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Friend, NE

Comparing Friend to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better67
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times72
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Housing Recently Built24
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