The market in numbers
Home values over the last two years
The typical home in Nebraska was worth $219,400 in September 2024 and $237,400 in August 2026, a change of +8.2% over two years. The high point of the period came in July 2026, at $238,000, and values are 0.2% below it today.
Housing markets by metro
Typical home value, 12-month change and rents for each metro area in Nebraska, largest first. Linked metros have their own report, ZIP code by ZIP code. Where a metro crosses a state line, the figures cover only its part inside Nebraska. Of Nebraska's ZIP codes, 203 lie outside any metro area.
| Metro area | ZIP codes | Home value | 12 months | Monthly rent | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 75 | $342,100 | +5.5% | $1,400 | 5.4% |
| Lincoln | 45 | $319,800 | +9.1% | $1,300 | 5.5% |
| Grand Island | 19 | $264,800 | +0.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Norfolk | 15 | $259,200 | +4.0% | n/a | n/a |
| North Platte | 10 | $221,500 | +6.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Columbus | 9 | $288,500 | +4.2% | n/a | n/a |
| Fremont | 9 | $257,900 | +4.2% | n/a | n/a |
| Hastings | 9 | $231,100 | +4.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Kearney | 16 | $281,800 | +4.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Scottsbluff | 13 | $200,900 | +6.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Beatrice | 11 | $232,600 | +1.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Sioux City | 11 | $234,100 | +7.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Lexington | 8 | $208,000 | −2.2% | n/a | n/a |
Home values by county
Of Nebraska's 88 counties, Gosper County has the highest typical home value, $422,900, and Nuckolls County the lowest, $107,400. Among counties with at least five ZIP codes, Nemaha County has risen most over the year, up 11.6%, and Gage County has moved least, down 1.3%.
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| County | ZIP codes | Home value | 12 months | Monthly rent | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosper County | 1 | $422,900 | +4.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Washington County | 5 | $401,400 | +0.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Banner County | 1 | $394,500 | +6.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Lancaster County | 33 | $390,800 | +3.0% | $1,300 | 5.5% |
| Saunders County | 13 | $380,400 | +7.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Sarpy County | 11 | $334,100 | +3.1% | $1,500 | 5.2% |
| Cass County | 14 | $310,700 | +4.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Hamilton County | 6 | $303,800 | +6.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Seward County | 9 | $302,200 | +9.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Buffalo County | 9 | $294,800 | +7.8% | n/a | n/a |
| Douglas County | 31 | $293,600 | +1.3% | $1,500 | 5.7% |
| Platte County | 7 | $293,100 | +5.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Stanton County | 3 | $291,500 | +6.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Boone County | 4 | $287,600 | +2.8% | n/a | n/a |
| Merrick County | 5 | $283,200 | +5.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Arthur County | 1 | $282,600 | +7.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Hall County | 6 | $274,600 | +0.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Keith County | 3 | $273,900 | +7.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Wheeler County | 2 | $272,900 | +6.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Colfax County | 3 | $271,200 | +4.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Otoe County | 9 | $269,100 | +5.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Howard County | 6 | $268,200 | +3.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Dakota County | 5 | $265,700 | +5.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Garfield County | 1 | $261,000 | +6.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Madison County | 5 | $259,200 | +4.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Kearney County | 2 | $259,100 | +5.8% | n/a | n/a |
| Dodge County | 9 | $257,900 | +4.2% | n/a | n/a |
| Lincoln County | 6 | $251,900 | +6.8% | n/a | n/a |
| Thurston County | 1 | $250,200 | +9.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Garden County | 3 | $248,100 | +0.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Wayne County | 4 | $247,200 | +5.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Butler County | 8 | $246,600 | +7.3% | n/a | n/a |
| Keya Paha County | 1 | $245,600 | −0.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Phelps County | 5 | $244,500 | +0.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Chase County | 3 | $240,000 | +9.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Gage County | 9 | $238,500 | −1.3% | n/a | n/a |
| Hayes County | 1 | $237,400 | −0.5% | n/a | n/a |
| York County | 7 | $237,400 | +1.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Thomas County | 1 | $237,000 | −2.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Cuming County | 4 | $233,900 | +8.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Adams County | 5 | $231,100 | +4.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Perkins County | 4 | $228,700 | +0.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Pierce County | 3 | $226,400 | +4.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Antelope County | 8 | $223,500 | +1.3% | n/a | n/a |
| Logan County | 1 | $223,200 | +5.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Cedar County | 5 | $217,800 | +7.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Greeley County | 3 | $216,100 | +7.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Dixon County | 6 | $213,800 | +8.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Polk County | 4 | $213,400 | +1.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Saline County | 6 | $212,800 | +1.8% | n/a | n/a |
| Johnson County | 2 | $209,800 | +3.2% | n/a | n/a |
| Scotts Bluff County | 6 | $206,700 | +5.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Nemaha County | 5 | $203,900 | +11.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Knox County | 6 | $203,500 | +5.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Sherman County | 4 | $202,300 | +3.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Dawson County | 4 | $202,200 | −0.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Box Butte County | 2 | $198,800 | +2.8% | n/a | n/a |
| Dawes County | 3 | $197,500 | +5.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Jefferson County | 6 | $196,500 | +3.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Burt County | 5 | $194,900 | +1.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Clay County | 7 | $192,400 | +8.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Deuel County | 2 | $189,800 | +7.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Sioux County | 1 | $188,500 | +9.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Cherry County | 3 | $187,600 | −7.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Valley County | 3 | $187,400 | +2.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Fillmore County | 7 | $185,500 | +8.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Holt County | 6 | $183,100 | +6.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Frontier County | 4 | $180,600 | +4.2% | n/a | n/a |
| Cheyenne County | 5 | $179,900 | +6.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Harlan County | 4 | $175,300 | +8.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Custer County | 7 | $174,200 | +6.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Kimball County | 3 | $172,200 | +5.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Franklin County | 4 | $169,100 | +7.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Thayer County | 8 | $166,300 | +4.8% | n/a | n/a |
| Red Willow County | 3 | $165,600 | +0.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Boyd County | 2 | $162,900 | −4.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Nance County | 3 | $160,600 | +4.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Morrill County | 3 | $159,700 | −1.3% | n/a | n/a |
| Pawnee County | 4 | $154,100 | +3.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Furnas County | 3 | $152,700 | +3.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Brown County | 2 | $152,200 | +5.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Dundy County | 1 | $149,100 | −7.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Hitchcock County | 4 | $145,700 | +2.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Rock County | 1 | $141,800 | +3.2% | n/a | n/a |
| Webster County | 4 | $141,100 | +2.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Richardson County | 8 | $136,300 | −0.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Sheridan County | 3 | $135,000 | +1.3% | n/a | n/a |
| Nuckolls County | 3 | $107,400 | −3.3% | n/a | n/a |
Where prices are rising fastest
The ten ZIP codes with the strongest change in home values over the past twelve months. Among the larger half of Nebraska's ZIP codes by population, so that places with only a handful of sales a year do not crowd the list.
| ZIP code | Area | Home value | 12 months | 5 yrs, per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68421 | Peru | $138,200 | +14.8% | +4.3% |
| 68713 | Atkinson | $187,200 | +11.6% | +3.5% |
| 68822 | Broken Bow | $180,100 | +10.6% | +3.6% |
| 68739 | Hartington | $285,800 | +10.3% | +6.8% |
| 68047 | Pender | $230,800 | +10.0% | +5.8% |
| 68770 | Ponca | $239,000 | +9.9% | +6.3% |
| 69033 | Imperial | $240,000 | +9.6% | +4.0% |
| 68788 | West Point | $280,500 | +9.4% | +7.3% |
| 68404 | Martell | $547,800 | +9.4% | +6.3% |
| 68405 | Milford | $319,800 | +9.2% | +6.2% |
Where prices are falling
Across Nebraska, 47 ZIP codes are below where they were a year ago. These are the ten largest declines among the larger half by population.
| ZIP code | Area | Home value | 12 months | From its peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68466 | Wymore | $105,300 | −10.9% | −15.4% |
| 69021 | Benkelman | $149,100 | −7.7% | −13.8% |
| 69201 | Valentine | $231,000 | −7.2% | −9.1% |
| 68352 | Fairbury | $116,400 | −3.9% | −6.1% |
| 68863 | Overton | $213,600 | −3.8% | −4.1% |
| 68359 | Friend | $226,700 | −3.5% | −4.5% |
| 68970 | Red Cloud | $105,100 | −3.2% | −9.6% |
| 68110 | Omaha | $146,400 | −2.5% | −5.7% |
| 68850 | Lexington | $202,400 | −1.5% | −2.6% |
| 69347 | Hay Springs | $164,600 | −1.4% | −3.2% |
Best rental yields
Gross yield is a year's rent divided by the home value, before costs. These are the highest yields among the larger ZIP codes with rent data.
| ZIP code | Area | Home value | Monthly rent | Gross yield | Rent, 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68111 | Omaha | $136,900 | $1,400 | 12.2% | +2.3% |
| 68112 | Omaha | $187,400 | $1,700 | 10.9% | n/a |
| 68110 | Omaha | $146,400 | $1,200 | 9.7% | n/a |
| 68147 | Bellevue | $253,900 | $2,000 | 9.7% | n/a |
| 68117 | Omaha | $221,500 | $1,800 | 9.5% | n/a |
| 68104 | Omaha | $202,000 | $1,500 | 9.0% | +3.8% |
| 68106 | Omaha | $255,300 | $1,800 | 8.6% | +1.0% |
| 68108 | Omaha | $176,400 | $1,200 | 8.3% | +9.1% |
| 68850 | Lexington | $202,400 | $1,300 | 7.8% | n/a |
| 68122 | Omaha | $285,000 | $1,800 | 7.8% | n/a |
Most affordable against local incomes
Home value divided by the median household income of the people who live in the ZIP code. A lower multiple means homes cost fewer years of local earnings. The state typical is 3.2×.
| ZIP code | Area | Home value | Median income | Price to income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68978 | Superior | $103,200 | $65,800 | 1.6× |
| 68466 | Wymore | $105,300 | $61,600 | 1.7× |
| 68970 | Red Cloud | $105,100 | $58,500 | 1.8× |
| 68944 | Harvard | $138,300 | $69,400 | 2.0× |
| 68355 | Verdon | $116,900 | $56,600 | 2.1× |
| 68352 | Fairbury | $116,400 | $55,400 | 2.1× |
| 69339 | Crawford | $137,400 | $65,500 | 2.1× |
| 68863 | Overton | $213,600 | $100,900 | 2.1× |
| 68933 | Clay Center | $189,700 | $89,600 | 2.1× |
| 69347 | Hay Springs | $164,600 | $76,100 | 2.2× |
Who is moving in
Household moves between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, measured county by county. Summed across its counties, Nebraska lost 3,374 households on net, and the households that left took $506m more income than the arrivals brought. Of its 85 counties, 21 gained households. The tables show the largest gains and losses; the last column is how much more, or less, the average arriving household earned than the average household that left.
| County | Net households | Net income moved | Arrivals vs leavers, per household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarpy County | +1,518 | +$75m | −$1,944 |
| Buffalo County | +94 | −$13m | −$6,686 |
| Stanton County | +38 | +$2m | −$1,526 |
| Cass County | +34 | +$7m | +$2,658 |
| Gage County | +34 | +$6m | +$4,027 |
| Kearney County | +30 | +$2m | +$1,154 |
| Fillmore County | +28 | +$4m | +$9,979 |
| Nemaha County | +26 | +$8m | +$24,516 |
| County | Net households | Net income moved | Arrivals vs leavers, per household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | −718 | −$319m | −$9,381 |
| Hall County | −496 | −$42m | −$5,503 |
| Platte County | −324 | −$31m | −$8,005 |
| Dakota County | −256 | −$16m | −$3,565 |
| Lincoln County | −252 | −$27m | −$8,808 |
What CITIZEN sees
CITIZEN grades every US ZIP code on one national scale, reading price and its direction, rent, local earnings, resident equity and where buyers and their money are arriving from. Grades are ranks: an A is the top 10% of the country, an F the bottom 10%. In Nebraska, 63 of 453 ZIP codes grade A and 32 grade F. Which ones, and why, is in CITIZEN.
Questions
Are home prices going up or down in Nebraska?
Up. Home values across Nebraska are up 4.3% over the past twelve months, to a typical $237K, and 406 of its 453 ZIP codes are higher than a year ago.
What is the typical home value in Nebraska?
$237,400 across Nebraska's 453 ZIP codes, as of August 2026. Among its metro areas, the typical home ranges from $200,900 in Scottsbluff to $342,100 in Omaha.
What is the cheapest place to buy a house in Nebraska?
Among Nebraska's metro areas with at least eight ZIP codes, Scottsbluff has the lowest typical home value, $200,900. Among the larger half of its ZIP codes, 68978 in Superior is the cheapest, at $103,200.
Where are home prices rising fastest in Nebraska?
68421 in Peru (+14.8%), 68713 in Atkinson (+11.6%) and 68822 in Broken Bow (+10.6%), over the past twelve months, among the larger half of its ZIP codes.
What is the typical rent in Nebraska?
About $1,400 a month, across the 59 ZIP codes with rent data, up 2.3% over the past year.
Are people moving to Nebraska?
On balance, no. Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, Nebraska lost 3,374 households on net from moves, summed across its counties.
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Sources and method
- Source: CITIZEN, Lualdi Advisors' US housing market intelligence. Home values and rents through August 2026; household incomes 2020 to 2024; migration for tax years 2022 to 2023.
- State, metro and county figures are medians across their ZIP codes, not a separate index. The two-year chart is the median ZIP value for each month. Grades and scores are CITIZEN's own.
- ZIP code lists use the larger half of the state's ZIP codes by population.
- Updated monthly. Last updated 2026-10-14.
