Washington County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Washington County, Nebraska, the median home value is $297,600, with a median monthly rent of $965. This places Washington County at #640 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #2 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: $1,232
- Establishments: 667
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 74
- Multi-family: 132
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,856 (avg $109,910)
- Outflow: 8,364 (avg $112,015)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Washington County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68002 | 259.9 | +6.86% | 2025 |
| 2 | 68008 | 232.4 | +2.04% | 2025 |
| 3 | 68023 | 244.5 | -5.05% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Washington County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $297,600 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $965 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.2% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.7 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Washington County is 80.8% above the Nebraska state average and 30.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $965/month is 21.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.7, Washington County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Washington County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford County | Virginia | $297,400 | $952 |
| Platte County | Wyoming | $297,900 | $781 |
| Cass County | North Dakota | $298,000 | $958 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | $298,200 | $1,459 |
| Douglas County | Georgia | $296,900 | $1,570 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarpy County | $314,100 | $1,334 | 70.4% |
| Lancaster County | $275,200 | $1,085 | 58.9% |
| Saunders County | $271,700 | $960 | 82.1% |
| Douglas County | $266,100 | $1,201 | 61.5% |
| Cass County | $254,900 | $996 | 85.4% |
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).