Nebraska Average Home Price by City (2026)

The average home price in Nebraska (NE) is about $234,000 — the 2026 median, at ~$139/sq ft — 19% more affordable than the typical U.S. home.

$234,000
Nebraska median value
$139
Median price / sq ft
~1,680
sq ft a median budget buys
-19%
vs U.S. median
Omaha — $292,000OmahaLincoln — $287,000LincolnWolbach — $209,500WolbachBellevue — $256,000Wausa — $200,000WausaOakland — $189,000Oakland

Shaded by price · click a city to explore. Colour = median home value.

Considering a move to Nebraska?

Housing in Nebraska is 19% more affordable than the national average, with a typical home around $234,000 and a local rate near $139 per square foot. Among the 6 Nebraska cities we track, Omaha is the most expensive (median $292,000) and Oakland is the most affordable (median $189,000) — so where you land in the state matters as much as the state itself.

Browse Nebraska cities

Omaha$292,000Lincoln$287,000Bellevue$256,000Wolbach$209,500Wausa$200,000Oakland$189,000

Nebraska home prices by county

13 Nebraska counties with enough data for their own page, priciest first:

Lancaster County$390,000Saunders County$372,000Sarpy County$334,000Cass County$307,000Seward County$294,500Douglas County$292,000Buffalo County$288,000Platte County$287,500Otoe County$272,000Dodge County$251,000Butler County$244,500Gage County$232,000Thayer County$148,000

See the cheapest (and most expensive) places to live in Nebraska.

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Home value appreciation in Nebraska

Home prices in Nebraska have risen about 87% over the last 10 years (≈6.5% a year) and +108.8% over 20 years, according to the FHFA house price index through 2025. The most recent year came in at +3.3% — still rising. A home worth $234,000 today was worth roughly $125,134 ten years ago.

+3.3%
1-year change
+48.6%
5-year change
+87.0%
10-year change
+108.8%
20-year change

See where that trend takes a specific home with the home appreciation calculator — nationally the median state is +85.6% over 10 years. Past appreciation is a track record, not a forecast; local prices can fall.

Calculators for Nebraska

Run the numbers for Nebraska with the local rates already filled in — change any input to test your own situation.

Property taxannual tax at local effective ratesAffordability by salarythe price your income supports hereMonthly paymentPITI on a home at this priceRent affordabilityyour max rent vs the local medianUtility costselectric, gas, water and internet per monthHome insurancetypical premium for this stateCost to buildnew-construction cost per sq ft here

Salary needed to buy a home in Nebraska

To buy the typical $234,000 home in Nebraska with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $64,000 a year (about $1,490 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $76,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down paymentCash downMonthly paymentIncome needed
5% (+PMI)$11,700$1,850/mo$79,000/yr
10% (+PMI)$23,400$1,770/mo$76,000/yr
20%$46,800$1,490/mo$64,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in Nebraska

At about $139 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in Nebraska:

BudgetApprox. sizeWhat that looks like locally
$150k1080 sq ftbelow the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$200k1440 sq ftaround the typical home here
$250k1800 sq ftaround the typical home here
$300k2160 sq ftaround the typical home here
$400k2880 sq ftabove the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens filtered to Nebraska so you can compare your current home against every Nebraska city we track.

Nebraska home prices: frequently asked

What salary do you need to buy a house in Nebraska? +
For the typical $234,000 home in Nebraska, a household income of about $64,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $76,000; with 5% down about $79,000.
What is the average home price in Nebraska? +
The average home price in Nebraska is about $234,000 as of 2026, at roughly $139 per square foot — 19% more affordable than the U.S. median of $289,000. That figure is the statewide median across the ZIP codes we track, which is what most price reports mean by the average.
What is the median home price in Nebraska (NE)? +
About $234,000 in 2026. The median is the mid-point home — half of homes cost more, half less — and it is the better yardstick than a true mean, which a handful of luxury sales can drag upward. At $139/sq ft, a median budget in Nebraska buys roughly 1,680 sq ft of home.
Where is Nebraska most and least expensive? +
Among the 6 Nebraska cities tracked here, Omaha is the priciest (median $292,000) and Oakland is the most affordable (median $189,000). ZIP-level prices within one city vary further, so check the city page for your area.
Are home values in Nebraska going up? +
Over the last 10 years home prices in Nebraska changed about +87.0% (≈6.5% a year), and +3.3% in the latest year, according to the FHFA house price index through 2025. Over 20 years: +108.8%. Past gains are not a guarantee of future ones.