What is the average home price in Blair, NE 68008?

As of May '26, the median home price in Blair, NE 68008 is $357,000, based on Zillow home estimates.

How have home prices in Blair, NE 68008 changed over the past year?

As of May '26, home prices have increased 1.5% over the past year, according to Zillow home estimates data.

What is the home price projection for Blair, NE 68008?

As of May '26, Zillow projects home prices in Blair, NE 68008 to increase 1.4% in the next year.

What are the demographics of Blair, NE 68008?

According to the latest Census, the demographics of Blair, NE 68008 are 94.9% White, 0.4% Black, 0.1% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic. The population is 12,900, with 25.4% under 18 years old.

How long does it take homes to sell in Blair, NE 68008?

According to Realtor.com, as of May '26, the median home in Blair, NE 68008 is on the market for 38 days. This is a decrease of 14.0% from last year.

What is the average rent price in Blair, NE 68008?

The average rent price in Blair, NE 68008, as of the latest data, is $1,820. The average rent for 1 bedroom homes is $1,300. For 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, the average rent is $1,610, $2,600, and $2,000 respectively.

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Blair, NE—68008

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$357,000

1.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$86,900

32.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

14.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.4%

Median Rent

$2,000

11.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,300

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$825

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$2,600

59.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Blair, NE

As of May '26, the median home price in Blair, NE is $357,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.5%. This indicates that home prices in Blair, NE are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$357,000	1.5%
Single Family	$359,000	1.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Blair, NE

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Blair, NE is $1,820, with a year-over-year rent change of 11.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Blair, NE is 1-bedrooms: $1,300, 2-bedrooms: $1,610, 3-bedrooms: $2,600, 4-bedrooms: $2,000. The most common rental property sizes in Blair, NE are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 56.4% and 19.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,000	$1,820
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,300
2 Bed Rent	$825	$1,610
3 Bed Rent	$2,600	$2,600
4 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,000

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.1%

1 Bedroom

19.8%

2 Bedrooms

56.4%

3 Bedrooms

19.1%

4 Bedrooms

2.5%

Property Listings — Blair, NE

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Blair, NE is 38. This is a decrease of -14.0% 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 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$388,000	-2.0%
Listing Count	66	2.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	2.0%
Days on Market	38	-14.0%

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Demographics — Blair, NE

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Blair, NE has a population of 12,900, which has increased by 7.5% over the past 5 years. Blair, NE is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 39.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	12,900	7.5%
% Under 18	25.4%	0.0%
% Seniors	18.1%	4.0%
% WFH	10.3%	139.5%
% w/ College Degree	39.3%	28.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Blair, NE is a predominantly white area, with 94.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 0.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Blair, NE is hispanic, making up 1.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.8% of the population in Blair, NE, and this percentage has decreased by 46.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	94.9%	0.3%
% Black	0.4%	-75.0%
% Hispanic	1.9%	-42.4%
% Asian	0.1%	0.0%
% Foreign Born	0.8%	-46.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Blair, NE

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 297 mortgage originations in Blair, NE, of which 85.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 64.0%, with 26.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Blair, NE. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	297
% Conventional Loans	85.0%
% Government Loans	15.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Blair, NE

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Blair, NE under the Section 8 program is 0.4%. 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. 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Blair, NE, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	128
Total Units Section 8	8
% Rentals under Section 8	0.4%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$400	$1,300	$900
2 Bedroom	$255	$825	$1,080
3 Bedroom	-$1,170	$2,600	$1,430
4 Bedroom	-$400	$2,000	$1,600

Blair, NE—68008

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Blair, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Blair, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Blair, NE

Demographics — Blair, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Blair, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Blair, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Blair, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Blair, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.7
Median Home Price	$357,000
Median Household Income	$86,900