Real Estate Investing in Howells, Nebraska

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 986 • Colfax County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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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
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  • High vacancy: 15.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.4% 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 $261,560
Avg Monthly Rent $864
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Howells Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Nebraska: Howells has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

Across Howells's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run modest: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

plainly Howells'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.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Howells a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Norfolk, NE

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Avg Home Value
$261,560
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Norfolk, NE metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
70%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Norfolk, NE metro
0
Days to pending
11.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Howells, NE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howells, NE

What kind of market is Howells, NE for investors?

Our data puts Howells, NE at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $262K and rents around $864/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Are rents high in Howells, NE?

Rents in Howells, NE run near $864/mo. Compared with median home prices of $262K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How deep is the rental pool in Howells, NE?

The tenant pool in Howells, NE is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $864/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Howells, NE?

Howells, NE sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader NE rental market.

How much does a house cost in Howells, NE?

In Howells, NE the median home value sits at $262K. Against the broader NE market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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