Seward County, NE home prices
Seward County, NE: the typical home is worth $317,648 as of 2026-05, up +8.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $159/sq ft. Rent…
Seward County is accelerating and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1986: $71,868 → 2026: $317,648 (4.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $317,648, homes in Seward County sit 46% above the Nebraska median ($217,144) and 36% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #8 of 89 Nebraska counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+8.8% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 57 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.9× 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
York County, NE ($233,695) · Lancaster County, NE ($303,672) · Butler County, NE ($245,664) · Saline County, NE ($218,284) · Polk County, NE ($217,144) · Fillmore County, NE ($185,395)
Frequently asked questions
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How fast do homes sell in Seward County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2003 | $132,762 |
| 2004 | $137,803 |
| 2005 | $149,409 |
| 2006 | $151,295 |
| 2007 | $149,626 |
| 2008 | $152,899 |
| 2009 | $144,989 |
| 2010 | $144,047 |
| 2011 | $144,698 |
| 2012 | $147,171 |
| 2013 | $152,927 |
| 2014 | $159,099 |
| 2015 | $166,964 |
| 2016 | $175,663 |
| 2017 | $185,252 |
| 2018 | $197,372 |
| 2019 | $208,603 |
| 2020 | $224,652 |
| 2021 | $247,907 |
| 2022 | $271,580 |
| 2023 | $279,013 |
| 2024 | $289,152 |
| 2025 | $305,741 |