| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $389,498 | -0.1% | 37 | 2,659 | 4.7 | $115,000 |
| Lincoln | $389,851 | -2.0% | 38 | 1,120 | 5.3 | $113,000 |
| Grand Island | $305,750 | +2.3% | 64 | 194 | 4.5 | $86,000 |
| Columbus | $320,000 | -1.5% | 81 | 176 | 4.2 | $90,000 |
| Norfolk | $306,750 | +2.3% | 52 | 147 | 4.6 | $86,000 |
| North Platte | $289,900 | -1.3% | 74 | 131 | 4.5 | $83,000 |
| Hastings | $251,250 | +0.1% | 58 | 130 | 3.8 | $72,000 |
| Lexington | $265,350 | -15.7% | 95 | 126 | 4.0 | $74,000 |
| Kearney | $344,925 | +5.8% | 56 | 113 | 4.6 | $98,000 |
| Fremont | $265,000 | -1.7% | 43 | 112 | 3.7 | $75,000 |
| Scottsbluff | $259,700 | +3.1% | 80 | 85 | 4.2 | $75,000 |
| Beatrice | $268,375 | +2.0% | 59 | 73 | 4.2 | $77,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
Nebraska housing market
Across the 12 Nebraska markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $297,825 as of September 2026, and 6 of 12 are priced below a year ago. Lincoln is the most expensive ($389,851) and Hastings the least ($251,250).
Midpoint median list price
$297,825
12 markets
Markets down YoY
6/12
September 2026
Active listings
5,066
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each Nebraska market?
The table lists every Nebraska market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in Nebraska?
Kearney posted the biggest year-over-year change in Nebraska (+5.8%) and Lexington the weakest (-15.7%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is 0.0%, with 5,066 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in Nebraska?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $72,000 a year in Hastings and $115,000 in Omaha, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
Nebraska housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Nebraska?
Across WealthyBud's 12 tracked Nebraska markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $297,825 as of September 2026, from $251,250 in Hastings to $389,851 in Lincoln.
Are home prices falling in Nebraska?
6 of 12 tracked Nebraska markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Lexington at -15.7%.
What is the most expensive housing market in Nebraska?
Lincoln has the highest median listing price among tracked Nebraska markets at $389,851 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in Nebraska?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $72,000 a year in Hastings and $115,000 in Omaha, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
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