Morrill County, Nebraska Housing Market

In Morrill County, Nebraska, the median home value is $116,100, with a median monthly rent of $768. This places Morrill County at #2702 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #76 within Nebraska.

Median Home Value $116,100
Median Rent $768/mo
Owner Occupancy 77.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 12.6

📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)

ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.

📍 Economic Snapshot

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Employment & Wages

834
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $875
  • Establishments: 147
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Housing Supply

2
new units authorized (2025)
  • Single-family: 2
  • Multi-family: 0
  • U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
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Migration Patterns

+89
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 1,825 (avg $64,275)
  • Outflow: 1,736 (avg $64,618)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Morrill County Compares

MetricMorrill CountyNebraska AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $116,100 $164,635 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $768 $796 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 77.3% 74.0% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 12.6 17.2 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Morrill County is 29.5% below the Nebraska state average and 49.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $768/month is 3.5% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.6, buying a home in Morrill County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.

Morrill County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.3%, 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

CountyStateMedian Home ValueMedian Rent
Crowley County Colorado $116,200 $984
Madison County Florida $116,200 $874
Chesterfield County South Carolina $116,200 $762
Monroe County Kentucky $115,900 $657
Okfuskee County Oklahoma $115,900 $716

Other Counties in Nebraska

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Blaine County $116,900 $873 73.6%
Rock County $117,500 $644 69.3%
Thurston County $114,600 $699 61.0%
Webster County $117,600 $647 80.6%
Brown County $113,900 $876 74.2%

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).