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Valparaiso, NE


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Valparaiso, Nebraska

Valparaiso, Nebraska, in Saunders county, is 20 miles NW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 48 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The village contains a population of approximately 563.

The People and Families of Valparaiso

In Valparaiso, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Valparaiso had a median family income of $47,981. The typical family in Valparaiso is better off than most in Nebraska. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Valparaiso.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Valparaiso.

Valparaiso Housing

Valparaiso has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Valparaiso, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the village do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Valparaiso Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Valparaiso Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Valparaiso Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Valparaiso People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Valparaiso Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Valparaiso, NE

Comparing Valparaiso 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
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women810
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens53
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times41
Working at Home31
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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