What percentage of people rent in Papillion, NE?
26.1% (±3.3 points) of the occupied homes in Papillion, NE are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 2,528 renting households against 7,171 that own their home.
In Papillion, the share of households that rent went from 33.7% in 2015–2019 to 26.1% in 2020–2024 (−7.6 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 26.1% (±3.3 points)
- Renting households
- 2,528 (±343)
- Median renter income
- $58,750 (±$12,681)
Who rents and who owns in Papillion
| Papillion | Sarpy County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 26.1% (±3.3 points) | 29.6% (±1.1 points) | 33.5% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 2,528 (±343) | 21,969 (±814) | 266,969 (±3,420) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 7,171 (±407) | 52,128 (±914) | 530,878 (±4,181) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.8 (±0.1) | 2.9 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $58,750 (±$12,681) | $60,127 (±$2,906) | $47,168 (±$620) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $134,037 (±$14,569) | $125,679 (±$2,805) | $97,496 (±$809) | $100,009 |
In Papillion, the renter share is lower than in Sarpy County (29.6%).
It is also lower than in Nebraska (33.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Sarpy County, Papillion ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 247 of 846.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Papillion has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 33.7% (±3.1 points) | 26.1% (±3.3 points) | −7.6 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $917 (±$31) | $1,269 (±$101) | +38.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $80,619 (±$5,559) | $111,679 (±$7,646) | +38.5% | 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 Papillion
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion | — | 26.1% (±3.3 points) | — |
| La Vista | 2.7 mi | 48.4% (±3.3 points) | Higher |
| Chalco | 4.0 mi | 31.5% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 4.4 mi | 30.0% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ralston | 4.4 mi | 36.7% (±5.0 points) | Higher |
| Gretna | 6.3 mi | 24.7% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Creek | 6.9 mi | 3.6% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
| Bellevue | 7.3 mi | 34.5% (±1.9 points) | Higher |
| Boys Town | 8.2 mi | 100.0% (±92.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cedar Creek, NE (3.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: La Vista, NE (48.4%), Ralston, NE (36.7%), Bellevue, NE (34.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Sarpy County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Offutt AFB | 99.0% (±1.0 points) |
| 2 | La Vista | 48.4% (±3.3 points) |
| 3 | Bellevue | 34.5% (±1.9 points) |
| 4 | Chalco | 31.5% (±4.4 points) |
| 5 | Springfield | 30.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 6 | Papillion | 26.1% (±3.3 points) |
| 7 | Gretna | 24.7% (±6.4 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Papillion
How many renters are there in Papillion?
Papillion has an estimated 2,528 (±343) renting households, 26.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Papillion?
In Papillion, the share of households that rent went from 33.7% in 2015–2019 to 26.1% in 2020–2024 (−7.6 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Papillion?
A renting household in Papillion has 2.0 people on average, against 2.8 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Papillion?
The median renting household in Papillion, NE has an income of $58,750 (±$12,681) a year, against $134,037 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Papillion city, Nebraska
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Papillion city, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Papillion city, Nebraska
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Papillion city, Nebraska
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Papillion 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
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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.
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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
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