Brown County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Brown County, Nebraska, the median home value is $113,900, with a median monthly rent of $876. This places Brown County at #2739 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #78 within Nebraska.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $835
- Establishments: 138
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,226 (avg $58,462)
- Outflow: 1,170 (avg $58,521)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Brown County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $113,900 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $876 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.2% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 10.8 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Brown County is 30.8% below the Nebraska state average and 50.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $876/month is 10.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 10.8, buying a home in Brown County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Brown County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.2%, compared to 74.0% in Nebraska and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur County | Iowa | $113,900 | $611 |
| Cotton County | Oklahoma | $113,900 | $772 |
| Crenshaw County | Alabama | $114,000 | $661 |
| Lamar County | Alabama | $114,000 | $549 |
| Fulton County | Arkansas | $113,800 | $626 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan County | $113,400 | $738 | 74.1% |
| Thurston County | $114,600 | $699 | 61.0% |
| Morrill County | $116,100 | $768 | 77.3% |
| Blaine County | $116,900 | $873 | 73.6% |
| Garden County | $110,400 | $700 | 78.7% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).