Real Estate Investing in Ithaca, Nebraska

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 296 • Saunders County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade D (47/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 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.

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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.7% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.7% 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 $387,015
Avg Monthly Rent $981
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ithaca Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Ithaca shows the kind of thin fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Investors considering Ithaca, NE should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

Market conditions in Ithaca are sluggish. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Demographics in Ithaca show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is soft relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$387,015
Avg Monthly Rent
$981
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NE)

ZIP Codes in Ithaca, NE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ithaca, NE

Where do home prices stand in Ithaca, NE?

Expect median prices around $387K in Ithaca, NE. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

Is real estate in Ithaca, NE a good investment right now?

Our data puts Ithaca, NE at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $387K and rents around $981/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is house hacking profitable in Ithaca, NE?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Ithaca, NE reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

What do landlords charge for rent in Ithaca, NE?

Investors in Ithaca, NE typically see rents near $981/mo per month against $387K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

What is the tenant pool like in Ithaca, NE?

Ithaca, NE draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $981/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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