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Harvard, NE


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Harvard, Nebraska

Harvard, Nebraska, in Clay county, is 76 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 121 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 998.

The People and Families of Harvard

In Harvard, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harvard had a median family income of $32,031.

Harvard Housing

About 78% of housing units in Harvard are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Homeowners in Harvard benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Nebraska.

Commuting

In Harvard, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Harvard Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Harvard Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Harvard, NE

Comparing Harvard 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 Citizens74
Female Share of the Population76
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity68
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men31
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults52
People Above Poverty41
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times72
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built23
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