Kearney County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Kearney County, Nebraska, the median home value is $223,400, with a median monthly rent of $857. This places Kearney County at #1143 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #13 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: $1,007
- Establishments: 195
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 10
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,750 (avg $95,896)
- Outflow: 2,653 (avg $97,013)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Kearney County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68959 | 288.5 | +11.19% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Kearney County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $223,400 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $857 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.5% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.7 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Kearney County is 35.7% above the Nebraska state average and 1.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $857/month is 7.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Kearney County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans County | Vermont | $223,400 | $892 |
| Osage County | Missouri | $223,300 | $639 |
| Payne County | Oklahoma | $223,300 | $917 |
| Putnam County | West Virginia | $223,300 | $952 |
| Lorain County | Ohio | $223,200 | $966 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte County | $223,900 | $897 | 71.6% |
| Hall County | $224,600 | $943 | 62.0% |
| Wayne County | $221,600 | $800 | 61.3% |
| Gosper County | $228,500 | $664 | 81.0% |
| Howard County | $209,100 | $777 | 78.2% |
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).