salaryRent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,440 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Nebraska cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Nebraska. It is number 21 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Blair?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Blair
| Size | Blair | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,170 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $842 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,063 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Blair overall?
Everyday prices in Nebraska overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Blair, so the Nebraska figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Blair
Life in Blair
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Blair?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $401 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $221,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Blair, NE?
Renting in Blair costs a median of about $1,136 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.
How much do I need to make to live in Blair?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,440 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Blair cheap or expensive?
Blair is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.5% of the typical household income of $87,846. It ranks 21st cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Blair?
The median homeowner in Blair pays $3,193 a year in property taxes, about 1.44% of the median home value.
Is Blair more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Nebraska are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Blair?
The median home value in Blair is $221,500, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
7,914 people live in Blair. Numbers are typical (middle) values.