Keith County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Keith County, Nebraska, the median home value is $168,000, with a median monthly rent of $771. This places Keith County at #1849 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #40 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: $929
- Establishments: 350
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 38
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,335 (avg $67,232)
- Outflow: 3,111 (avg $67,934)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Keith County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69153 | 251.6 | -2.07% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Keith County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $168,000 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $771 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.1% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.2 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Keith County is 2.0% above the Nebraska state average and 26.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $771/month is 3.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.2, the buy-vs-rent decision in Keith County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Keith County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest County | Mississippi | $168,000 | $972 |
| Freestone County | Texas | $168,000 | $853 |
| Bethel Census Area | Alaska | $168,100 | $1,474 |
| Marion County | Kentucky | $168,100 | $726 |
| Marshall County | Mississippi | $167,900 | $868 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Bluff County | $168,500 | $909 | 69.3% |
| Box Butte County | $166,600 | $752 | 76.8% |
| Dawson County | $166,200 | $925 | 66.4% |
| Chase County | $165,900 | $800 | 79.1% |
| Holt County | $165,100 | $714 | 72.3% |
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).