Cass County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Cass County, Nebraska, the median home value is $254,900, with a median monthly rent of $996. This places Cass County at #868 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #6 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: $1,054
- Establishments: 653
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 55
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 11,485 (avg $97,242)
- Outflow: 10,883 (avg $98,276)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 7 active ZIP codes in Cass County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68003 | 254.6 | -9.60% | 2025 |
| 2 | 68463 | 238.7 | +14.29% | 2025 |
| 3 | 68462 | 267.0 | +8.75% | 2025 |
| 4 | 68048 | 220.0 | +2.74% | 2025 |
| 5 | 68347 | 249.1 | +4.37% | 2025 |
| 6 | 68037 | 214.6 | -0.26% | 2025 |
| 7 | 68527 | 196.7 | +6.37% | 2021 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Cass County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $254,900 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $996 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 85.4% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.3 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Cass County is 54.8% above the Nebraska state average and 11.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $996/month is 25.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.3, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Cass County has an owner-occupancy rate of 85.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | Georgia | $255,100 | $1,153 |
| Wicomico County | Maryland | $254,700 | $1,327 |
| Pope County | Minnesota | $255,100 | $902 |
| Silver Bow County | Montana | $255,200 | $863 |
| Antrim County | Michigan | $255,500 | $902 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | $253,700 | $794 | 83.0% |
| Buffalo County | $246,400 | $936 | 66.4% |
| Douglas County | $266,100 | $1,201 | 61.5% |
| Seward County | $241,300 | $980 | 72.0% |
| Saunders County | $271,700 | $960 | 82.1% |
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).