CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$156K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.
Housing Stock
HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.212
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$156K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,680 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1930
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.47%
Equity & Ownership
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.73%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.30%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 yrs
CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.162
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.569 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%
How Bern compares
By median home value, Bern is the 4th most expensive of 6 cities in Nemaha County, and its typical home is worth more than 39% of all homes in Nemaha County.
Home values in Bern
Share of homes at each estimated value.
Median
$76K$386K
cities in Nemaha County ranked by median home value
Bern, KS contains 212 residential properties, with a median of 1,680 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1930. The median TopHap Estimate is $156K.
How does Bern, KS compare to the rest of Nemaha County?
By median home value, Bern, KS is the 4th most expensive of 6 cities in Nemaha County. Its typical home is worth more than 39% of all homes in Nemaha County. Seneca ranks just above it and Wetmore just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.
Do people own or rent in Bern, KS?
73% of homes in Bern, KS are owner-occupied. 30% are held by a company rather than an individual.
