Harlan County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Harlan County, Nebraska, the median home value is $145,800, with a median monthly rent of $657. This places Harlan County at #2300 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #59 within Nebraska.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $855
- Establishments: 97
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,258 (avg $69,103)
- Outflow: 1,182 (avg $69,887)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Harlan County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68949 | 299.4 | +10.15% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Harlan County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $145,800 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $657 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 85.8% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.5 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Harlan County is 11.4% below the Nebraska state average and 36.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $657/month is 17.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.5, the buy-vs-rent decision in Harlan County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Harlan County has an owner-occupancy rate of 85.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth County | Iowa | $145,800 | $758 |
| Ballard County | Kentucky | $145,800 | $817 |
| Bibb County | Alabama | $145,700 | $733 |
| Bond County | Illinois | $145,700 | $785 |
| Atchison County | Kansas | $145,700 | $765 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler County | $146,500 | $509 | 77.7% |
| Colfax County | $144,700 | $980 | 76.3% |
| Burt County | $147,000 | $708 | 75.0% |
| Dundy County | $143,400 | $656 | 73.6% |
| Frontier County | $149,800 | $666 | 74.0% |
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).