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Otoe County, NE home prices

Otoe County, NE: the typical home is worth $245,923 as of 2026-05, up +6.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $152/sq ft. Rent…

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Otoe County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+6.0%Cooling
Valuation-15%Undervalued
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market47 daysBalanced

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1991: $72,679 → 2026: $245,923 (3.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$245,9232026-05
1-year+6.0%
5-year+42.4%
10-year+88.8%
Since 2000n/a
Population16k2024
Median income$76,4482023 · 3.2× income
New homes/yr292024
Price / sq ft$152listings
Days on market472026-06
Active listings322026-06
Price cuts6%of listings

Market read

At $245,923, homes in Otoe County sit 13% above the Nebraska median ($217,144) and 5% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #27 of 89 Nebraska counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+6.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 47 days on the market, with 6% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.2× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~15% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Johnson County, NE ($215,581) · Cass County, NE ($315,489) · Nemaha County, NE ($177,870) · Fremont County, IA ($185,936) · Lancaster County, NE ($303,672) · Sarpy County, NE ($358,926)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Otoe County, NE?
The typical home in Otoe County is worth $245,923 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Otoe County rising or falling?
Prices are up +6.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Otoe County affordable?
At 3.2× the local median income of $76,448, Otoe County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Otoe County?
Homes here take a median of 47 days to sell, with 6% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$119,623
2010$116,064
2011$108,832
2012$110,494
2013$112,639
2014$119,461
2015$121,962
2016$130,653
2017$132,577
2018$137,500
2019$142,724
2020$151,704
2021$170,676
2022$196,395
2023$206,514
2024$219,560
2025$231,399
2026$245,209