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Grand Island, NE
Grand Island · NE 68801
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$250K
Median Price
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Walk Score
8.3/10
Schools
45 min
to Omaha
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
83/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B-Commute
70/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score59/100
Our Take
Grand Island offers solid family‑friendly amenities and good schools, with a moderate cost of living and low flood risk. It’s a quiet small city that’s a comfortable commute to Omaha, but it lacks the walkability, transit options, and nightlife of larger metros.
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The Good
- ✓Top‑rated public schools with a strong overall rating of 8.3
- ✓Low flood risk and a relatively affordable housing market
- ✓High median household income compared to local cost of living
- ✓Quiet, family‑oriented community with parks and local amenities
Real Talk
- !Very limited walkability and public transit options
- !Dining and nightlife are modest compared to larger cities
- !Job market is smaller; many residents commute to Omaha or other nearby cities
- !Growth has been modest; future appreciation may be limited
- $Higher property taxes relative to nearby rural areas
- $Potential HOA or community association fees in some neighborhoods
- $Utilities (water and heating) can be higher due to local infrastructure costs
Best For
FamiliesCommuters to OmahaRemote workersPet owners
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Grand Island, NE
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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