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Market AnalysisUpdated March 2026

Lancaster County, NE — Market Snapshot

Real estate market data for Lancaster County, Nebraska. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.

Population

323,673

ACS 2023

Median Household Income

$80,508

ACS 2023

Renter-Occupied

41%

ACS 2023

Median Rent

$1,049/mo

ACS 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Population & Income Profile

Age Distribution

Under 19
26.4%
Ages 20–29
18.2%
Ages 30–39
13.1%
Ages 40–49
11.5%
Ages 50–59
10.2%
Ages 60–69
10.9%
Over 70
9.7%

Household Income Distribution

Under $30K
18.0%
$30K–$50K
16.0%
$50K–$75K
00.0%
$75K–$100K
00.0%
$100K–$150K
00.0%
Above $150K
00.0%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Housing Affordability

Affordability Label

Affordable (3-4x)

ACS 2023

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.5x

Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita Income
Very Affordable (<3x)Moderate (3–5x)Expensive (5–7x)Very Expensive (>7x)
4.5x

At 4.5x price-to-income, Lancaster County sits in the moderate affordability range.

Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).

Housing Market Overview

Median Home Value
$309,333
Median Gross Rent
$1,049/mo
Homeownership Rate
59%
Typical Monthly Housing Cost(owner-occupied w/ mortgage)
$1,210/mo
Median Annual Property Tax(ACS estimate)
$4,368
Vacancy Rate
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.

Home Price Index

Lancaster County HPI

246.7

FRED Q4 2025

Since 2020

+49.6%

vs. 2020 baseline

Lancaster County home values have appreciated 49.6% since 2020, trailing the Nebraska statewide average of 55.7%.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.

Investment Analysis

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Market Tier

Bawa Score: 88 / 100

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Economic Indicators

Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Per Capita Personal Income
$68,273
Labor Force
185,787
GDP
$23B
Building Permits
1,935

▼ −1.7% since 2020

State Overview

State Tax Revenue (quarterly)millions USD, not seasonally adjusted
$2.0B
State Home Price Index
541.9
State GDP
$189B

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.

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