What percentage of people rent in Friend, NE?
14.9% (±6.2 points) of the occupied homes in Friend, NE are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 69 renting households against 393 that own their home.
In Friend, the share of households that rent went from 19.6% in 2015–2019 to 14.9% in 2020–2024 (−4.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 14.9% (±6.2 points)
- Renting households
- 69 (±30)
- Median renter income
- $21,250 (±$16,339)
Who rents and who owns in Friend
| Friend | Saline County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 14.9% (±6.2 points) | 24.1% (±3.6 points) | 33.5% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 69 (±30) | 1,240 (±211) | 266,969 (±3,420) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 393 (±69) | 3,903 (±192) | 530,878 (±4,181) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.9 (±0.4) | 2.2 (±0.3) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.6 (±0.3) | 2.9 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $21,250 (±$16,339) | $46,583 (±$9,345) | $47,168 (±$620) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $100,313 (±$18,793) | $90,951 (±$3,101) | $97,496 (±$809) | $100,009 |
In Friend, the renter share is lower than in Saline County (24.1%).
It is also lower than in Nebraska (33.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Saline County, Friend ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 506 of 846.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Friend has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 19.6% (±6.2 points) | 14.9% (±6.2 points) | −4.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $763 (±$174) | $810 (±$287) | +6.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $60,625 (±$6,947) | $90,909 (±$12,830) | +50.0% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Friend
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friend | — | 14.9% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Cordova | 5.8 mi | 22.0% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Exeter | 8.7 mi | 17.3% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Crossing | 8.8 mi | 7.8% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dorchester | 8.8 mi | 25.6% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Fillmore County) | 9.4 mi | 7.7% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Exeter-Fairmont Consolidated Township | 10.0 mi | 18.8% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milligan | 12 mi | 11.3% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Goehner | 13 mi | 3.7% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Goehner, NE (3.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Saline County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swanton | 39.0% (±26.9 points) |
| 2 | Wilber | 33.0% (±9.7 points) |
| 3 | Crete | 30.8% (±6.1 points) |
| 4 | Dorchester | 25.6% (±13.9 points) |
| 5 | Friend | 14.9% (±6.2 points) |
| 6 | Tobias | 13.8% (±14.0 points) |
| 7 | De Witt | 11.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 8 | Western | 8.7% (±7.2 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Friend
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Friend, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Friend beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Friend, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Friend
How many renters are there in Friend?
Friend has an estimated 69 (±30) renting households, 14.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Friend?
In Friend, the share of households that rent went from 19.6% in 2015–2019 to 14.9% in 2020–2024 (−4.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Friend?
A renting household in Friend has 1.9 people on average, against 2.6 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Friend?
The median renting household in Friend, NE has an income of $21,250 (±$16,339) a year, against $100,313 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Friend city, Nebraska
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Friend city, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Friend city, Nebraska
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Friend city, Nebraska
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Friend city, Nebraska
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Friend city, Nebraska (place:17775, in state:31).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Friend at a glance
- Income and affordability in Friend
- Home values in Friend
- Homeowner costs in Friend
- Property taxes in Friend
- Types of homes in Friend
- Bedrooms in Friend
- Age of homes in Friend
- Heating fuel in Friend
- Commute and cars in Friend
- Population growth in Friend
- How long people stay in Friend
- Nebraska landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Saline County
- Nebraska places ranked by share of renters
- Housing data for every place in Nebraska