Hayes County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Hayes County, Nebraska, the median home value is $128,100, with a median monthly rent of $508. This places Hayes County at #2505 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #68 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: $861
- Establishments: 26
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 343 (avg $44,630)
- Outflow: 323 (avg $44,523)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Hayes County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $128,100 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $508 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 67.9% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.0 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Hayes County is 22.2% below the Nebraska state average and 43.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $508/month is 36.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Hayes County has an owner-occupancy rate of 67.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna County | New Mexico | $128,000 | $650 |
| Chautauqua County | New York | $127,900 | $812 |
| Panola County | Mississippi | $127,800 | $874 |
| Richmond County | North Carolina | $127,800 | $724 |
| Jefferson County | Ohio | $127,800 | $835 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County | $127,700 | $647 | 78.4% |
| Jefferson County | $129,500 | $662 | 74.9% |
| Antelope County | $130,300 | $692 | 79.0% |
| Nemaha County | $131,700 | $772 | 65.9% |
| Nance County | $132,000 | $807 | 72.9% |
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).