Real Estate Investing in Odell, Nebraska

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 564 • Gage County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

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: 17.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.3% 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 $242,048
Avg Monthly Rent $864
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Odell Real Estate

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

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

The $864/mo / $242K relationship in Odell looks soft once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. appears to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Beatrice, NE

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Avg Home Value
$242,048
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NE)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Beatrice, NE metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
71%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Beatrice, NE metro
0
Days to pending
9.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Odell, NE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Odell, NE

Is Odell, NE better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

Odell, NE investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($242K prices, $864/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

What kind of tenants rent in Odell, NE?

Odell, NE offers a steady renter base at the $864/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

What is the average monthly rent in Odell, NE?

Expect rents around $864/mo per month in Odell, NE. With home values at $242K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What are vacancy rates like in Odell, NE?

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

How do home values compare in Odell, NE?

In Odell, NE the median home value sits at $242K. Against the broader NE market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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