Howard County, NE home prices

Howard County, NE: the typical home is worth $284,611 as of 2026-05, up +5.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $129/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1998: $137,509 → 2026: $284,611 (2.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $284,611, homes in Howard County sit 31% above the Nebraska median ($217,144) and 22% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #17 of 89 Nebraska counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 68 days on the market, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.1× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Sherman County, NE ($192,949) · Hall County, NE ($261,822) · Greeley County, NE ($222,181) · Merrick County, NE ($232,670) · Nance County, NE ($171,885) · Valley County, NE ($190,429)