Seward County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Seward County, Nebraska, the median home value is $241,300, with a median monthly rent of $980. This places Seward County at #967 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #9 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: $1,027
- Establishments: 490
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 54
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,760 (avg $90,272)
- Outflow: 6,390 (avg $92,362)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Seward County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68434 | 241.2 | +2.33% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Seward County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $241,300 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $980 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.0% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.5 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Seward County is 46.6% above the Nebraska state average and 6.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $980/month is 23.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Seward County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | Minnesota | $241,300 | $1,093 |
| Charles City County | Virginia | $241,400 | $1,099 |
| Caribou County | Idaho | $241,500 | $847 |
| Alamance County | North Carolina | $241,500 | $1,064 |
| Rains County | Texas | $241,100 | $989 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo County | $246,400 | $936 | 66.4% |
| Hamilton County | $253,700 | $794 | 83.0% |
| Gosper County | $228,500 | $664 | 81.0% |
| Cass County | $254,900 | $996 | 85.4% |
| Hall County | $224,600 | $943 | 62.0% |
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).