Saline County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Saline County, Nebraska, the median home value is $197,400, with a median monthly rent of $914. This places Saline County at #1429 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #20 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: $1,122
- Establishments: 342
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 22
- Multi-family: 12
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,669 (avg $67,452)
- Outflow: 5,423 (avg $68,289)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Saline County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68405 | 275.2 | -16.29% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Saline County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $197,400 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $914 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.9% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.0 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Saline County is 19.9% above the Nebraska state average and 13.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $914/month is 14.8% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.0, the buy-vs-rent decision in Saline County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Saline County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis city | Missouri | $197,500 | $997 |
| Richland County | Wisconsin | $197,500 | $771 |
| Woodford County | Illinois | $197,600 | $912 |
| Daviess County | Indiana | $197,200 | $847 |
| Wells County | Indiana | $197,600 | $813 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | $196,000 | $884 | 78.1% |
| Stanton County | $195,400 | $902 | 78.3% |
| Phelps County | $194,900 | $815 | 68.3% |
| Otoe County | $201,600 | $914 | 82.3% |
| Adams County | $193,100 | $857 | 69.7% |
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).