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What Is the Average Rent in Kearney County, Nebraska?

$857/month 8.9%vs 2023 ($787)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Kearney County, Nebraska is $857/month (±$69), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $223,400 (±$11,096), and the median household income is $78,631/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Kearney County, Nebraska and Neighbouring Counties

Phelps: $815Adams: $857Buffalo: $936Kearney County: $857Franklin: $691$815$857$936$857$691

Housing Metrics for Kearney County, Nebraska

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$857
Median Home Value$223,400
Median Household Income$78,631
Total Housing Units2,814
Renter-Occupied Units634
Renter-Occupied Share23%
Households Paying 50%+ Income89 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
1 BR$471+0.0%
2 BR$880+0.0%
3 BR$926+0.0%
4 BR$817+0.0%
5+ BR$791+0.0%

How does Kearney County, Nebraska compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Nebraska.

Higher rent than 67% of counties in Nebraska · 32th of 93

Cheapest: Wheeler County($509)
Priciest: Sarpy County($1,334)
#CountyValue
1Sarpy County$1,334
2Douglas County$1,201
3Lancaster County$1,085
… 28 more …
32Kearney County(you are here)$857
… 58 more …
91Wheeler County$509
92Hayes County$508
93Garfield County$490

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kearney County, Nebraska?

The median gross rent in Kearney County, Nebraska is $857/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Kearney County, Nebraska?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Kearney County, Nebraska is $880/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$156. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Kearney County, Nebraska?

The median home value in Kearney County, Nebraska is $223,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Kearney County are rent-burdened?

In Kearney County, Nebraska, 89 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Kearney County, Nebraska?

The median household income in Kearney County, Nebraska is $78,631/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $857 has a margin of error of ±$69. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, public domain.