Polk County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Polk County, Nebraska, the median home value is $189,900, with a median monthly rent of $681. This places Polk County at #1513 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #25 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: $957
- Establishments: 142
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 13
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,183 (avg $77,197)
- Outflow: 2,102 (avg $78,036)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Polk County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,900 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $681 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.9% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.2 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Polk County is 15.3% above the Nebraska state average and 16.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $681/month is 14.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.2, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Polk County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton County | Texas | $189,900 | $1,046 |
| Webb County | Texas | $189,900 | $1,027 |
| Pulaski County | Missouri | $189,800 | $1,112 |
| Niagara County | New York | $189,800 | $899 |
| Auglaize County | Ohio | $189,800 | $868 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | $189,500 | $900 | 65.6% |
| York County | $189,400 | $877 | 75.5% |
| Adams County | $193,100 | $857 | 69.7% |
| Arthur County | $185,900 | $750 | 80.5% |
| Dakota County | $185,700 | $1,069 | 63.9% |
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).