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Wayne, NE—68787

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$229,000
7.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$59,200
30.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
79
17.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
N/A
Median Rent
$895
6.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$655
81.9% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$890
8.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,200
N/A
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Wayne, NE

Wayne, NE lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$229,0007.7%
Single Family $228,0007.5%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
N/AN/A
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • 2 Bed
    $181,000
    10.4%
    3 Bed
    		$229,0009.0%
    4 Bed
    		$251,0006.8%
    5 Bed $315,8108.4%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.3%
    1 Bedroom
    7.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    35.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    26.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    24.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.8%

    Rental Trends — Wayne, NE

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Wayne, NE is $1,040, with a year-over-year rent change of 6.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Wayne, NE is 1-bedrooms: $655, 2-bedrooms: $920, 3-bedrooms: $1,200, 4-bedrooms: $1,250. The most common rental property sizes in Wayne, NE are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 54.7% and 19.8% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$895$1,040
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $655$655
    2 Bed Rent $890$920
    3 Bed Rent $1,200$1,200
    4 Bed Rent $1,250$1,250
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.6%
    1 Bedroom
    19.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    54.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    10.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.5%

    Property Listings — Wayne, NE

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wayne, NE is 75. This is a decrease of -12.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$292,00031.0%
    Listing Count
    		19-28.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%-28.0%
    Days on Market
    		79-17.0%
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    Demographics — Wayne, NE

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wayne, NE has a population of 6,820, which has increased by 6.6% over the past 5 years. Wayne, NE is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 33.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		6,8206.6%
    % Under 18
    		17.4%0.0%
    % Seniors
    		14.7%7.3%
    % WFH
    		12.7%95.4%
    % w/ College Degree
    		33.0%-25.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wayne, NE is a predominantly white area, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wayne, NE is hispanic, making up 12.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.5% of the population in Wayne, NE, and this percentage has increased by 124.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		83.4%-5.8%
    % Black
    		1.3%-50.0%
    % Hispanic
    		12.1%70.4%
    % Asian
    		0.3%-50.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		6.5%124.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Wayne, NE

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 28 mortgage originations in Wayne, NE, of which 71.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 70.0%, with 36.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Wayne, NE. Investor activity is low, as 11.0% of loans were by investors. 21.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		28
    % Conventional Loans
    		71.0%
    % Government Loans
    		29.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		11.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		21.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Wayne, NE

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Wayne, NE under the Section 8 program is 2.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Wayne, NE, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		59
    Total Units Section 8
    		24
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		2.7%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		60.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$55$655$710
    2 Bedroom$20$890$910
    3 Bedroom-$90$1,200$1,110
    4 Bedroom$250$1,250$1,500

    Affordability — Wayne, NE

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.2
    Median Home Price$229,000
    Median Household Income$59,200

    Wayne, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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