Seward, NE 68434 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Seward, NE—68434

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$297,000

5.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$78,100

12.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

24.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.4%

Median Rent

$950

4.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$805

7.3% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$950

6.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Other Zip Codes in Seward, NE

68439

Home Price Trends — Seward, NE

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Seward, NE is $297,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.3%. This indicates that home prices in Seward, NE are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$297,000	5.3%
Single Family	$297,000	5.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Seward, NE

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Seward, NE is $1,020, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Seward, NE is 1-bedrooms: $805, 2-bedrooms: $1,060. The most common rental property sizes in Seward, NE are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 42.3% and 26.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$950	$1,020
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$805	$805
2 Bed Rent	$950	$1,060
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.3%

1 Bedroom

17.3%

2 Bedrooms

42.3%

3 Bedrooms

26.4%

4 Bedrooms

4.9%

5+ Bedrooms

4.8%

Property Listings — Seward, NE

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Seward, NE is 37. This is a decrease of -24.0% 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 27.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$298,000	2.0%
Listing Count	30	-2.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-2.0%
Days on Market	37	-24.0%

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Demographics — Seward, NE

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Seward, NE has a population of 9,030, which has increased by 6.2% over the past 5 years. Seward, NE is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 37.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,030	6.2%
% Under 18	23.3%	9.4%
% Seniors	18.4%	7.6%
% WFH	5.7%	9.6%
% w/ College Degree	37.3%	2.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Seward, NE is a predominantly white area, with 93.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 0.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Seward, NE is hispanic, making up 3.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.8% of the population in Seward, NE, and this percentage has decreased by 63.6% 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	93.8%	0.5%
% Black	0.5%	-16.7%
% Hispanic	3.8%	5.6%
% Asian	0.6%	-14.3%
% Foreign Born	0.8%	-63.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Seward, NE

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 201 mortgage originations in Seward, NE, of which 82.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 61.0%, with 18.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Seward, NE. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	201
% Conventional Loans	82.0%
% Government Loans	18.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Seward, NE

Seward, NE lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	49
Total Units Section 8	49
% Rentals under Section 8	5.1%
% Occupied Section 8	85.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$85	$805	$720
2 Bedroom	$0	$950	$950
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,330
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,490

Seward, NE—68434

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Seward, NE

Home Price Trends — Seward, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Seward, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Seward, NE

Demographics — Seward, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Seward, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Seward, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Seward, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Seward, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.4
Median Home Price	$297,000
Median Household Income	$78,100

Seward, NE—68434

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Seward, NE

Home Price Trends — Seward, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Seward, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Seward, NE

Demographics — Seward, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Seward, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Seward, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Seward, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Seward, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Seward, NE

Goehner

Bee, NE

Milford, NE

Garland, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

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