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Thurston County, NE home prices

Thurston County, NE: the typical home is worth $169,831 as of 2026-05, up +7.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $217/sq ft…

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Thurston County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+7.1%Heating up
Valuation-22%Undervalued
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market104 daysBuyer's market

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2000: $90,588 → 2026: $169,831 (1.9×)

Typical value$169,8312026-05
1-year+7.1%
5-year+27.6%
10-year+86.9%
Since 2000n/a
Population6,6372024
Median income$57,8102023 · 2.9× income
New homes/yr12024
Price / sq ft$217listings
Days on market1042026-06
Active listings22026-06
Price cuts0%of listings

Market read

At $169,831, homes in Thurston County sit 22% below the Nebraska median ($217,144) and 27% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #72 of 89 Nebraska counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+7.1% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here sit on the market — a median 104 days on the market, with 0% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.9× 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 ~22% 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

Dakota County, NE ($245,072) · Cuming County, NE ($271,306) · Burt County, NE ($192,740) · Dixon County, NE ($198,418) · Woodbury County, IA ($208,389) · Monona County, IA ($162,206)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Thurston County, NE?
The typical home in Thurston County is worth $169,831 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Thurston County rising or falling?
Prices are up +7.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Thurston County affordable?
At 2.9× the local median income of $57,810, Thurston County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Thurston County?
Homes here take a median of 104 days to sell, with 0% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$90,588
2017$93,245
2018$98,034
2019$106,083
2020$115,875
2021$129,474
2022$141,351
2023$146,871
2024$149,659
2025$158,868
2026$167,933