Wayne County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Wayne County, Nebraska, the median home value is $221,600, with a median monthly rent of $800. This places Wayne County at #1169 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #14 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: $833
- Establishments: 252
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 5
- Multi-family: 8
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,196 (avg $77,599)
- Outflow: 3,035 (avg $78,998)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Wayne County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $221,600 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $800 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 61.3% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.1 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Wayne County is 34.6% above the Nebraska state average and 2.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $800/month is 0.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Wayne County has an owner-occupancy rate of 61.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | Indiana | $221,500 | $962 |
| Niobrara County | Wyoming | $221,500 | $605 |
| Weston County | Wyoming | $221,700 | $698 |
| St. Louis County | Minnesota | $221,400 | $1,013 |
| Cumberland County | New Jersey | $221,400 | $1,282 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney County | $223,400 | $857 | 77.5% |
| Platte County | $223,900 | $897 | 71.6% |
| Hall County | $224,600 | $943 | 62.0% |
| Gosper County | $228,500 | $664 | 81.0% |
| Howard County | $209,100 | $777 | 78.2% |
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).