Douglas County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Douglas County, Nebraska, the median home value is $266,100, with a median monthly rent of $1,201. This places Douglas County at #805 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #5 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: $1,342
- Establishments: 18,785
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1,744
- Multi-family: 2,219
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 240,028 (avg $110,064)
- Outflow: 233,149 (avg $112,034)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Douglas County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68157 | 275.4 | +19.08% | 2025 |
| 2 | 68069 | 268.2 | -6.76% | 2025 |
| 3 | 68107 | 275.4 | +6.87% | 2025 |
| 4 | 68111 | 335.0 | -4.93% | 2025 |
| 5 | 68105 | 280.7 | +5.15% | 2025 |
| 6 | 68108 | 293.2 | +5.43% | 2025 |
| 7 | 68117 | 258.8 | +5.86% | 2025 |
| 8 | 68112 | 260.4 | +2.93% | 2025 |
| 9 | 68147 | 248.1 | +6.36% | 2025 |
| 10 | 68134 | 235.1 | +0.10% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Douglas County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $266,100 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,201 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 61.5% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.5 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Douglas County is 61.6% above the Nebraska state average and 16.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,201/month is 50.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.5, the buy-vs-rent decision in Douglas County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Douglas County has an owner-occupancy rate of 61.5%, compared to 74.0% in Nebraska and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston County | North Carolina | $266,000 | $1,153 |
| Clermont County | Ohio | $266,200 | $1,107 |
| Brown County | Wisconsin | $266,000 | $1,031 |
| Berkeley County | West Virginia | $266,300 | $1,233 |
| Avery County | North Carolina | $265,800 | $773 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saunders County | $271,700 | $960 | 82.1% |
| Lancaster County | $275,200 | $1,085 | 58.9% |
| Cass County | $254,900 | $996 | 85.4% |
| Hamilton County | $253,700 | $794 | 83.0% |
| Buffalo County | $246,400 | $936 | 66.4% |
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).