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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…

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

Seward County is accelerating and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+8.8%Heating up
Valuation+3%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market57 daysBalanced

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1986: $71,868 → 2026: $317,648 (4.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$317,6482026-05
1-year+8.8%
5-year+32.7%
10-year+84.8%
Since 2000n/a
Population17k2024
Median income$81,8192023 · 3.9× income
New homes/yr1012024
Price / sq ft$159listings
Days on market572026-06
Active listings242026-06
Price cuts18%of listings

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 →

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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

What is the average home price in Seward County, NE?
The typical home in Seward County is worth $317,648 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Seward County rising or falling?
Prices are up +8.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Seward County affordable?
At 3.9× the local median income of $81,819, Seward County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Seward County?
Homes here take a median of 57 days to sell, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian 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