Lexington, NE 68850 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Lexington, NE—68850

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$204,000

5.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$64,300

18.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

25.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.9%

Median Rent

$1,220

N/A

1-Bed Rent

$1,100

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,900

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Lexington, NE

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Lexington, NE is $204,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.2%. This indicates that home prices in Lexington, NE are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$204,000	5.2%
Single Family	$203,000	4.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Lexington, NE

Lexington, NE lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,220	$1,410
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,160
2 Bed Rent	$1,900	$1,900
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.2%

1 Bedroom

7.1%

2 Bedrooms

37.7%

3 Bedrooms

43.6%

4 Bedrooms

5.6%

5+ Bedrooms

2.0%

Property Listings — Lexington, NE

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lexington, NE is 34. This is a increase of 101.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 12.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$301,000	23.0%
Listing Count	53	38.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	38.0%
Days on Market	43	25.0%

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Demographics — Lexington, NE

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lexington, NE has a population of 12,400, which has increased by 1.5% over the past 5 years. Lexington, NE is a popular place for families, as children make up 31.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 15.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 0.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	12,400	1.5%
% Under 18	31.8%	10.4%
% Seniors	10.0%	-8.3%
% WFH	0.8%	-57.9%
% w/ College Degree	15.3%	39.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lexington, NE is a predominantly hispanic area, with 62.3% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 9.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lexington, NE is white, making up 23.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 39.3% of the population in Lexington, NE, and this percentage has increased by 13.9% 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	23.0%	-25.6%
% Black	12.8%	15.3%
% Hispanic	62.3%	9.5%
% Asian	0.7%	75.0%
% Foreign Born	39.3%	13.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Lexington, NE

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 64 mortgage originations in Lexington, NE, of which 72.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Lexington, NE. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	64
% Conventional Loans	72.0%
% Government Loans	28.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Lexington, NE

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	241
Total Units Section 8	215
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	73.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$230	$1,100	$870
2 Bedroom	-$940	$1,900	$960
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,210
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,270

Lexington, NE—68850

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lexington, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lexington, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lexington, NE

Demographics — Lexington, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lexington, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lexington, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lexington, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lexington, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Eddyville, NE

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Elwood, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.8
Median Home Price	$204,000
Median Household Income	$64,300

Lexington, NE—68850

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lexington, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lexington, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lexington, NE

Demographics — Lexington, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lexington, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lexington, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lexington, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lexington, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Eddyville, NE

Overton, NE

Smithfield, NE

Cozad, NE

Elwood, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

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