Kearney, NE 68845 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Kearney, NE—68845

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$335,000

3.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$75,400

30.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

15.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.5%

Median Rent

$1,200

4.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$975

6.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,200

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,350

35.7% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Kearney, NE

68847

Home Price Trends — Kearney, NE

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Kearney, NE is $335,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.0%. This indicates that home prices in Kearney, NE are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$335,000	3.0%
Single Family	$335,000	3.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Kearney, NE

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Kearney, NE is $1,210, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Kearney, NE is studios: $1,100, 1-bedrooms: $1,110, 2-bedrooms: $1,310, 3-bedrooms: $1,560. The most common rental property sizes in Kearney, NE are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 41.3% and 23.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,200	$1,210
Studio Rent	$1,150	$1,100
1 Bed Rent	$975	$1,110
2 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,310
3 Bed Rent	$1,350	$1,560
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.7%

1 Bedroom

23.8%

2 Bedrooms

41.3%

3 Bedrooms

16.9%

4 Bedrooms

7.2%

5+ Bedrooms

4.1%

Property Listings — Kearney, NE

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Kearney, NE is 62. This is a decrease of -22.0% 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 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$413,000	-13.0%
Listing Count	48	15.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	15.0%
Days on Market	68	-15.0%

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Demographics — Kearney, NE

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kearney, NE has a population of 21,000, which has increased by 1.5% over the past 5 years. Kearney, NE is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 40.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	21,000	1.5%
% Under 18	21.3%	-7.4%
% Seniors	15.6%	33.3%
% WFH	4.3%	65.4%
% w/ College Degree	40.9%	-6.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kearney, NE is a predominantly white area, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Kearney, NE is hispanic, making up 9.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.8% of the population in Kearney, NE, and this percentage has increased by 20.0% 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	84.9%	-3.7%
% Black	1.4%	-30.0%
% Hispanic	9.8%	40.0%
% Asian	1.1%	-38.9%
% Foreign Born	4.8%	20.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Kearney, NE

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 320 mortgage originations in Kearney, NE, of which 82.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 61.0%, with 27.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Kearney, NE. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	320
% Conventional Loans	82.0%
% Government Loans	18.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Kearney, NE

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	272
Total Units Section 8	214
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	81.4%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$205	$975	$770
2 Bedroom	-$270	$1,200	$930
3 Bedroom	-$110	$1,350	$1,240
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,560

Kearney, NE—68845

Key Metrics at a Glance

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Home Price Trends — Kearney, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Kearney, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Kearney, NE

Demographics — Kearney, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Kearney, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Kearney, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Kearney, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Kearney, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4
Median Home Price	$335,000
Median Household Income	$75,400

Kearney, NE—68845

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Kearney, NE

Home Price Trends — Kearney, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Kearney, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Kearney, NE

Demographics — Kearney, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Kearney, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Kearney, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Kearney, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Kearney, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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