Valley County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Valley County, Nebraska, the median home value is $154,600, with a median monthly rent of $626. This places Valley County at #2152 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #51 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: $859
- Establishments: 202
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 7
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,631 (avg $59,872)
- Outflow: 1,554 (avg $59,636)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Valley County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $154,600 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $626 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.8% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.6 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Valley County is 6.1% below the Nebraska state average and 32.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $626/month is 21.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Valley County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | Illinois | $154,600 | $894 |
| Laurens County | Georgia | $154,500 | $863 |
| Yellow Medicine County | Minnesota | $154,700 | $678 |
| McDonald County | Missouri | $154,700 | $767 |
| Mahoning County | Ohio | $154,700 | $791 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | $155,500 | $779 | 67.2% |
| Clay County | $155,600 | $645 | 81.9% |
| Dixon County | $155,900 | $689 | 76.5% |
| Cherry County | $152,200 | $916 | 61.4% |
| Sherman County | $152,000 | $818 | 75.4% |
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).