Hamilton County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Hamilton County, Nebraska, the median home value is $253,700, with a median monthly rent of $794. This places Hamilton County at #871 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #7 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: $1,112
- Establishments: 355
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 35
- Multi-family: 10
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,895 (avg $96,830)
- Outflow: 3,697 (avg $97,887)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Hamilton County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $253,700 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $794 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.0% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.6 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Hamilton County is 54.1% above the Nebraska state average and 11.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $794/month is about equal to the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.6, Hamilton County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Hamilton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davie County | North Carolina | $253,900 | $867 |
| Androscoggin County | Maine | $252,800 | $1,010 |
| Wicomico County | Maryland | $254,700 | $1,327 |
| Grand Forks County | North Dakota | $252,700 | $992 |
| Cass County | Nebraska | $254,900 | $996 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | $254,900 | $996 | 85.4% |
| 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).