Cedar County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Cedar County, Nebraska, the median home value is $185,000, with a median monthly rent of $716. This places Cedar County at #1572 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #30 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: $870
- Establishments: 308
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 25
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,452 (avg $78,843)
- Outflow: 3,247 (avg $80,679)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Cedar County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68739 | 267.1 | — | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
How Cedar County Compares
| Metric | Cedar County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $185,000 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $716 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.6% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.5 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Cedar County is 12.4% above the Nebraska state average and 18.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $716/month is 10.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Cedar County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens County | Ohio | $185,000 | $939 |
| Forest County | Wisconsin | $185,000 | $594 |
| Spencer County | Indiana | $185,200 | $751 |
| Jones County | Iowa | $184,800 | $784 |
| Mower County | Minnesota | $185,200 | $927 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota County | $185,700 | $1,069 | 63.9% |
| Butler County | $184,200 | $776 | 79.9% |
| Arthur County | $185,900 | $750 | 80.5% |
| Loup County | $182,300 | $688 | 73.4% |
| York County | $189,400 | $877 | 75.5% |
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 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).