Saunders County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Saunders County, Nebraska, the median home value is $271,700, with a median monthly rent of $960. This places Saunders County at #772 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #4 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: $977
- Establishments: 618
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 107
- Multi-family: 73
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,311 (avg $100,437)
- Outflow: 8,858 (avg $100,159)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Saunders County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68066 | 281.3 | +4.15% | 2025 |
| 2 | 68073 | 259.8 | +1.57% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Saunders County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $271,700 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $960 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.1% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.6 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Saunders County is 65.0% above the Nebraska state average and 19.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $960/month is 20.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Saunders County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy County | Illinois | $271,700 | $1,177 |
| Stark County | North Dakota | $271,700 | $960 |
| Jerome County | Idaho | $271,800 | $966 |
| Greene County | New York | $271,600 | $1,004 |
| Polk County | Wisconsin | $271,900 | $957 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County | $275,200 | $1,085 | 58.9% |
| Douglas County | $266,100 | $1,201 | 61.5% |
| Cass County | $254,900 | $996 | 85.4% |
| Hamilton County | $253,700 | $794 | 83.0% |
| Buffalo County | $246,400 | $936 | 66.4% |
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).