Grand Island, Nebraska

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  1. Overview - Life In Grand Island
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Grand Island
  3. Crime In Grand Island
  4. Cost of Living In Grand Island
  5. Gender In Grand Island
  6. Household Income For Grand Island
  7. Education In Grand Island
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Grand Island
About Grand Island, Nebraska
Is Grand Island, Nebraska a good place to live?
Grand Island is a city in Nebraska state in USA with a population of 51250 residents.. The poverty rate of Grand Island is 11.8%, which is 16% lower than national average. The typical household in Grand Island earns $56513 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 44.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Grand Island, only 84% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Grand Island remained 4.4%, which is 6% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Grand Island, only 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 35% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Grand Island is 88, which is 12% lower than national average. Median home value in Grand Island is $148200 , which is 36% lower than national average. While median income in Grand Island remained $56513, which is 16% lower than national average.
Population
51250
Unemployment
4.4%
6% NAT AVG.
Poverty
11.8%
16% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$148200
36% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$56513
16% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$780
33% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
88
12% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 8
Unemployed People
1 in 23
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 18
People Earning < $50,000
44.5%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.2
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.4
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing60%

Affordability80%

Safety50%

Amenities85%

Diversity85%

Education60%

Commute95%

Is Grand Island, Nebraska safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Grand Island, Nebraska is 22% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Grand Island is 8% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Grand Island is 25% higher than national average. You have 1 in 237 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 41 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
1474
Violent : 216
Property : 1258
Total Crime
22% NAT. AVG.
27% STATE AVG.
2859.5 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
8% NAT. AVG.
25% STATE AVG.
419 (per 100k)
Property Crime
25% NAT. AVG.
28% STATE AVG.
2440.5 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Grand Island
Violent crime
1 in 237
Property crime
1 in 41
Robbery
1 in 3015
Burglary
1 in 344
Assault
1 in 344
Car Theft
1 in 545
Grand Island : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Nebraska 6 7 15 6 11
In USA 947 960 1110 846 994
Grand Island : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Nebraska 5 9 5 6 9
In USA 769 330 811 777 217

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Grand Island
Nebraska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 216 419 334.08 387.8
Murder 0 0 3.56 6.5
Robbery 17 33 41.24 73.9
Assault 149 289.1 229.26 279.7
Rape 50 96.9 60.02 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Grand Island
 Nebraska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 1258 2440.5 1909.16 1,958.2
Burglary 149 289.1 229.93 314.2
Larceny 1015 1969.1 1418.7 1,398
Car Theft 94 182.4 260.53 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Grand Island Nebraska National Avg.
Services 96 98 100
Groceries 102 97 100
Health 97 101 100
Housing 69 78 100
Transportation 92 98 100
Utilities 82 91 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Grand Island Nebraska Country
Female 49.2% 50.1% 50.8%
Male 50.8% 49.9% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Grand Island Nebraska Country
Less than $10,000 5.5% 5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5% 3.8% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10% 8.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 9.2% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.3% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 21% 19.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.9% 15.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 5.1% 8.3%
Education


Education Grand Island Nebraska Country
< 9th Grade 8% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 8% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 29% 26% 27.0%
Other College 26% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Grand Island Nebraska Country
White 61.2% 78.3% 60.1%
African American 3.2% 4.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.1% 0.3%
Multiracial 1.2% 2.5% 2.8%
Hispanic 32.4% 11.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity