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Cost of homeownership in Nebraska

State averages from Census ACS, energy costs from DOE EIA, and appreciation from FHFA. County-level detail is below.

Avg home value
$141,087
Avg property tax
$1,863
Homeownership rate
73.9%
1yr appreciation
2.1%

Home price trend

FHFA House Price Index, quarterly.

Most expensive counties

  1. 1.Washington County$265,800
  2. 2.Sarpy County$263,000
  3. 3.Lancaster County$239,900
  4. 4.Cass County$234,300
  5. 5.Douglas County$227,400
  6. 6.Saunders County$220,600
  7. 7.Buffalo County$218,600
  8. 8.Seward County$208,700
  9. 9.Kearney County$203,200
  10. 10.Hamilton County$201,200

Most affordable counties

  1. 1.Thomas County9.0%
  2. 2.McPherson County9.0%
  3. 3.Thurston County11.5%
  4. 4.Nuckolls County11.5%
  5. 5.Dundy County11.5%
  6. 6.Rock County12.0%
  7. 7.Colfax County12.3%
  8. 8.Cuming County12.6%
  9. 9.Thayer County12.7%
  10. 10.Webster County12.9%
Avg electricity
12.3¢/kWh

DOE EIA residential average.

Avg annual energy cost
$1,333

Residential baseline.

Avg mortgage interest deduction
Pending

IRS SOI, state-level avg.

All counties in Nebraska

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to own a home in Nebraska?

Based on Census ACS, the state average home value in Nebraska is $141,087, with median annual property tax around $1,863. Your actual cost depends on county and property.

What is the property tax in Nebraska?

Property tax rates vary by county. Nebraska's state average sits at roughly $1,863 per year on a median home. See county-level pages for local rates.

How fast are home prices appreciating in Nebraska?

FHFA House Price Index data shows Nebraska appreciating 2.1% over the last year and 42.2% over the last five years.

Is homeownership high in Nebraska?

Nebraska's homeownership rate is 73.9% (Census ACS). The share of owner-occupied units varies widely across counties.

Data sources

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