Rock County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Rock County, Nebraska, the median home value is $117,500, with a median monthly rent of $644. This places Rock County at #2685 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #74 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: $872
- Establishments: 48
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 3
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 542 (avg $56,577)
- Outflow: 516 (avg $57,463)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Rock County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $117,500 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $644 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69.3% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.2 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Rock County is 28.6% below the Nebraska state average and 48.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $644/month is 19.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.2, the buy-vs-rent decision in Rock County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Rock County has an owner-occupancy rate of 69.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross County | Arkansas | $117,500 | $764 |
| Jay County | Indiana | $117,500 | $770 |
| Carroll County | Missouri | $117,500 | $822 |
| Sevier County | Arkansas | $117,600 | $751 |
| Webster County | Nebraska | $117,600 | $647 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County | $117,600 | $647 | 80.6% |
| Blaine County | $116,900 | $873 | 73.6% |
| Morrill County | $116,100 | $768 | 77.3% |
| Greeley County | $120,000 | $613 | 81.7% |
| Thurston County | $114,600 | $699 | 61.0% |
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).