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Lancaster County, NE home prices

Lancaster County, NE: the typical home is worth $303,672 as of 2026-05, up +3.9% over the past year and +148.3% since 2000. Listings run about $183/sq ft…

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

Lancaster County is cooling and overvalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+3.9%Cooling
Valuation+11%Elevated
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market39 daysBalanced

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1975: $37,149 → 2026: $303,672 (8.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$303,6722026-05
1-year+3.9%
5-year+28.0%
10-year+77.6%
Since 2000+148.3%
Population332k2024
Median income$71,1712023 · 4.3× income
Median rent$1,346/mo2026 · 5.3% gross yield
New homes/yr1,9352024
Price / sq ft$183listings
Days on market392026-06
Active listings9132026-06
Price cuts11%of listings

Market read

At $303,672, homes in Lancaster County sit 40% above the Nebraska median ($217,144) and 30% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #12 of 89 Nebraska counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 39 days on the market, with 11% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.3× 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.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,499/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,346/mo to rent.

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

Seward County, NE ($317,648) · Saline County, NE ($218,284) · Cass County, NE ($315,489) · Saunders County, NE ($358,812) · Otoe County, NE ($245,923) · Johnson County, NE ($215,581)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Lancaster County, NE?
The typical home in Lancaster County is worth $303,672 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Lancaster County rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.9% over the past year and +148.3% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Lancaster County affordable?
At 4.3× the local median income of $71,171, Lancaster County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Lancaster County?
Median rent is $1,346/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.3% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Lancaster County?
Homes here take a median of 39 days to sell, with 11% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$122,290
2001$127,840
2002$133,279
2003$138,509
2004$145,049
2005$149,488
2006$154,468
2007$156,756
2008$155,715
2009$152,252
2010$152,331
2011$151,251
2012$148,442
2013$148,818
2014$152,212
2015$156,819
2016$167,336
2017$176,751
2018$186,667
2019$197,125
2020$205,902
2021$223,792
2022$251,320
2023$270,153
2024$281,233
2025$290,198
2026$302,060