Burt County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Burt County, Nebraska, the median home value is $147,000, with a median monthly rent of $708. This places Burt County at #2282 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #57 within Nebraska.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $925
- Establishments: 210
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 12
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,728 (avg $68,778)
- Outflow: 2,592 (avg $69,456)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Burt County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $147,000 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $708 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.0% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.3 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Burt County is 10.7% below the Nebraska state average and 35.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $708/month is 11.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.3, the buy-vs-rent decision in Burt County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Burt County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling County | Texas | $147,000 | $952 |
| Bent County | Colorado | $146,900 | $1,162 |
| Norman County | Minnesota | $147,100 | $774 |
| Sherman County | Texas | $146,900 | $835 |
| Dickinson County | Kansas | $146,800 | $901 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler County | $146,500 | $509 | 77.7% |
| Harlan County | $145,800 | $657 | 85.8% |
| Colfax County | $144,700 | $980 | 76.3% |
| Frontier County | $149,800 | $666 | 74.0% |
| Dundy County | $143,400 | $656 | 73.6% |
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).