Howard County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Howard County, Nebraska, the median home value is $209,100, with a median monthly rent of $777. This places Howard County at #1310 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #15 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: $722
- Establishments: 193
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 13
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,618 (avg $70,909)
- Outflow: 2,520 (avg $71,664)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Howard County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68873 | 299.1 | — | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Howard County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $209,100 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $777 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.2% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.4 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Howard County is 27.0% above the Nebraska state average and 8.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $777/month is 2.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.4, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Howard County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tate County | Mississippi | $209,000 | $963 |
| Poweshiek County | Iowa | $209,300 | $883 |
| Pitt County | North Carolina | $208,900 | $993 |
| San Jacinto County | Texas | $209,300 | $1,060 |
| Nueces County | Texas | $208,800 | $1,283 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County | $208,600 | $1,060 | 66.9% |
| Madison County | $208,500 | $881 | 65.4% |
| Banner County | $205,700 | $975 | 67.9% |
| Otoe County | $201,600 | $914 | 82.3% |
| Saline County | $197,400 | $914 | 75.9% |
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).