Real Estate Investing in Brown County, Nebraska

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 2,599

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 26.1% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Lower household income: $37,471 median β€” tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $148,899
Avg Monthly Rent $864
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Brown County Real Estate

With 2,599 residents across 1 cities, Brown County shows lackluster fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines β€” a region that demands real local knowledge.

Across Brown's 2 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs thin: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Brown β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$148,899
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (NE)
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Cities in Brown County

ZIP Codes in Brown County, NE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brown County

How landlord-friendly is, NE?

NE ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

Are renters plentiful in, NE?

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

What are home prices like in, NE?

Homes in, NE typically sell near $149K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which consistent long-term demand.

Do rentals sit vacant long in, NE?

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

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