Grand Island, Nebraska · ZIP 68803

Grand Island — ZIP 68803

Grand Island (68803) scores 53/100 — Fair for Grand Island. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $289K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100

Avg math proficiency47%

Avg reading proficiency40%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100

Typical home value$289K

Median rent$1,290/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$289K

Median Rent

$1,290/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 14 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,188

Violent Crime

211

Property Crime

977

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hall County, Nebraska (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
1R ELEMENTARY	PK–08	194	72%	47%
CEDAR HOLLOW SCHOOL	PK–08	378	65%	56%
WESTRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	694	58%	43%
ENGLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	448	58%	50%
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	680	52%	47%
NEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	348	52%	42%
SHOEMAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	438	44%	47%
GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	284	37%	37%
WALNUT MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	777	33%	26%
GRAND ISLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,696	25%	26%
WEST LAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	338	17%	17%
O'CONNOR EARLY LEARNING CENTER	PK–PK	278	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

25,620

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

41.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 68803 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 68803 has a school score of 63/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 68803 is approximately $289K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 68803 in Grand Island has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.