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Douglas County
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Douglas County

#1 in Best Counties to Live in Nebraska
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      A+
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      A minus
    Douglas County is located in Nebraska with a population of 578,771. Douglas County is one of the best places to live in Nebraska. In Douglas County, most residents own their homes. In Douglas County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Douglas County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Douglas County are highly rated.
    Population
    578,771
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $192,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,011
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      407.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      90.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      138.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      462.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,625.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      773.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Douglas County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,683
    National
    $69,021
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