City profile · Nebraska · Census ACS 2023

La Vista, NE

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for La Vista - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

16,594
Residents
$78,145
Median income
$244,900
Median home
$1,368
Median rent (state)

La Vista - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, La Vista places in the 60th percentile for household income and the 54th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

60th
percentile, household income
55th
percentile, home value
53rd
percentile, median rent
54th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: La Vista, NE

16,594 people live in La Vista, Nebraska - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in La Vista brings in $78,145 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 4.0%. Typical homes in La Vista are valued around $244,900, and the median resident age is 35.4 years. 35.8% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 73.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 264 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 167% from five years earlier. La Vista reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1234.2 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Nebraska run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Nebraska scores 90.1 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,368 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $207 across Nebraska, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 83.6 out of 100 (High).

Population

16,594 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Nebraska

Median Household Income

$78,145 /yr

Poverty 4.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.1 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Nebraska average

How does La Vista compare to other US cities?

Here's how La Vista stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 60% higher than other cities
Home value 55% pricier than other cities
Median rent 53% pricier than other cities
Safety 54% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Nebraska, La Vista ranks #26 of 44 Nebraska cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below La Vista's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Nebraska, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

60thIncome percentile
54thSafety percentile

60th percentile nationally for median household income · 54th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

La Vista's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

La Vista's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 53 Avg. percentile National median
La Vista's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How La Vista's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$244,900 45th percentile more affordable than 45% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. La Vista $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - La Vista, NE La Vista, NE's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not La Vista, NE-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution La Vista, NE median $78,145/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
La Vista, NE's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for La Vista, NE. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 35.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 73.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
16,594
Median Income
$78,145
Median Home Value
$244,900
Median Age
35.4
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Labor force participation
73.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1234.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
49.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1184.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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16,200 residents16,400 residents16,600 residents16,800 residents17,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 16,777 residents 16,543 residents ▼ -1.4%
La Vista's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
264
housing units authorized
Single-Family
84
detached homes
Multifamily
180
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
15.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 99
2020 229
2021 86
2022 71
2023 1
2024 264

Permit volume increased 167% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
77.8%
Carpool
7.1%
Public Transit
0.6%
Walk
0.1%
Work from Home
13.4%
Other
1.0%

Based on 9,915 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Nebraska - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$65
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$207
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Nebraska state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Nebraska state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county La Vista sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.1
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,368/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
83.6 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Nebraska

Scottsbluff
14,406 people
South Sioux City
13,871 people
Beatrice
12,233 people
Lexington
10,693 people
Chalco
10,625 people
North Platte
23,030 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to La Vista's 16,594 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Warsaw, IN
16,592 people
Palmetto Estates, FL
16,587 people
Clearlake, CA
16,604 people
Farmingville, NY
16,605 people
Fairburn, GA
16,609 people
Ham Lake, MN
16,575 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to La Vista's $78,145 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Aldan, PA
$78,147 median income
Naylor, GA
$78,141 median income
Battle Mountain, NV
$78,149 median income
Port St. Lucie, FL
$78,137 median income
Vancouver, WA
$78,156 median income
Countryside, IL
$78,132 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - La Vista, NE Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition La Vista, NE - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 83.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 11.6% White 83.3% Black or African American 4.9% Asian 2.0% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.4% Two or more races 5.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How La Vista compares to nearby Nebraska cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
La Vista (this city) 16,594 $78,145
Scottsbluff 14,406 $53,448
South Sioux City 13,871 $68,397
Beatrice 12,233 $54,583
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NE FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about La Vista, NE?

What is the population of La Vista, NE? +

16,594 people live in La Vista, NE according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in La Vista, NE? +

In La Vista, the typical household earns $78,145 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in La Vista? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for La Vista; the closest available measure is the Nebraska state average, a cost of living index of 90.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Nebraska vary by metro area.

Is La Vista, NE safe? +

La Vista has a total crime rate of 1234.2 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in La Vista, NE? +

Homes in La Vista carry a median value of $244,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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