Wayne, NE 68787 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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

12.0% 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 — Wayne, NE

Wayne, NE lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$229,000	7.7%
Single Family	$228,000	7.5%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed	N/A	N/A

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.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$895	$1,040
Studio Rent	N/A	N/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 Nov '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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$300,000	28.0%
Listing Count	15	-30.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	-30.0%
Days on Market	75	-12.0%

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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.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	6,820	6.6%
% 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

Metric	Latest Census	5-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

Metric	Zip 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 Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max 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

Wayne, NE—68787

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wayne, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wayne, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wayne, NE

Demographics — Wayne, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wayne, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wayne, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wayne, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wayne, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.2
Median Home Price	$229,000
Median Household Income	$59,200

Wayne, NE—68787

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wayne, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wayne, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wayne, NE

Demographics — Wayne, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wayne, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wayne, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wayne, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wayne, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Wakefield, NE

Concord, NE

Stanton, NE

Hoskins, NE

Dixon, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

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