Knox County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Knox County, Nebraska, the median home value is $127,700, with a median monthly rent of $647. This places Knox County at #2512 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #69 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: 275
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 18
- Multi-family: 14
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,333 (avg $66,774)
- Outflow: 3,169 (avg $67,567)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Knox County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $127,700 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $647 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.4% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 16.4 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Knox County is 22.4% below the Nebraska state average and 43.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $647/month is 18.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 16.4, the buy-vs-rent decision in Knox County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Knox County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | Kansas | $127,700 | $690 |
| Hale County | Alabama | $127,600 | $715 |
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes County | $128,100 | $508 | 67.9% |
| 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).