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Waverly, Nebraska · ZIP 68462

Waverly — ZIP 68462

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Waverly (68462) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Nebraska. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $354K.

48OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100
Avg math proficiency60%
Avg reading proficiency57%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100
Typical home value$354K

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

$354K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,364

Violent Crime

1,306

Property Crime

6,058

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lancaster 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
WAVERLY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL03–05330
66%
60%
WAVERLY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08512
58%
55%
WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOL09–12679
57%
57%
EVELYN HAMLOW ELEMENTARYPK–02325Not reportedNot 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

4,864

Median Income

$120K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

39.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 68462 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 68462 has a school score of 73/100. 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 68462 is approximately $354K. 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 68462 in Waverly has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. 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.