Real Estate Investing in Crete, Nebraska

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 9,257 • Saline County

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Should you buy in Crete, NE? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $236,761
Avg Monthly Rent $918
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Crete Real Estate

Crete in Nebraska is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

unambiguously Crete's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects underwhelming investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

firmly Crete's sale market has not rewarded patience. a harder case for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Crete — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Lincoln, NE

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Avg Home Value
$236,761
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NE)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lincoln, NE metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
45%
Days Pending
0/2
31 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Lincoln, NE metro
31
Days to pending
12.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Crete

1 College 1,948 Students
C
Doane University
4-Year Private · 1,948 students

ZIP Codes in Crete, NE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crete, NE

Are landlord laws favorable in Crete, NE?

Crete, NE operates under NE law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect steady treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

How strong is Crete, NE for real estate investors?

Crete, NE rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $237K and rents near $918/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

What is the average home sale price in Crete, NE?

Typical homes in Crete, NE go for around $237K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

Can I house hack in Crete, NE?

Crete, NE offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $918/mo rent level.

Is the tenant base reliable in Crete, NE?

The renter base in Crete, NE is reasonable for the $918/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields predictable tenants.

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