Real Estate Investing in Scottsbluff, Nebraska

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 16,965 • Scotts Bluff County

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Should you buy in Scottsbluff, 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

6.1% 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 $188,478
Avg Monthly Rent $900
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Scottsbluff Real Estate

Scottsbluff, NE covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are modest — this is not a market to enter casually.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Scottsbluff is in that category.

Market conditions in Scottsbluff 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.

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

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Avg Home Value
$188,478
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NE)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Scottsbluff, NE metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
69%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Scottsbluff, NE metro
0
Days to pending
7.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Scottsbluff

1 College 1,508 Students 377 Off-Campus Renters
C
Western Nebraska Community College
2-Year Public · 1,508 students
📍 ~377 students rent off-campus

ZIP Codes in Scottsbluff, NE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scottsbluff, NE

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Scottsbluff, NE?

Scottsbluff, NE vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Scottsbluff, NE?

Scottsbluff, NE is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $188K price point reasonable to enter.

Are landlord laws favorable in Scottsbluff, NE?

Rental owners in Scottsbluff, NE deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

Are rents high in Scottsbluff, NE?

Rents in Scottsbluff, NE run near $900/mo. Compared with median home prices of $188K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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

Expect median prices around $188K in Scottsbluff, NE. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

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