Real Estate Investing in Furnas County, Nebraska

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 3,732

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (54/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market β€” rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 20.1% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Declining values: -2.3% 5-year CAGR β€” values have moved lower.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 3.6% in the last year.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $145,848
Avg Monthly Rent $912
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Furnas County Real Estate

Furnas County is one of those Nebraska regions where numbers warn before they reward. 3 cities, 3,732 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

A 3.0 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Furnas County sits firmly in that category.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Furnas 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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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$145,848
Avg Monthly Rent
$912
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (NE)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lexington, NE metro

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

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Cities in Furnas County

ZIP Codes in Furnas County, NE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Furnas County

What price range are homes in, NE?

In, NE the median home value sits at $146K. Against the broader NE market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What are rental rates like in, NE?

Rents in, NE run near $912/mo. Compared with median home prices of $146K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Are renters plentiful in, NE?

Expect a solid tenant pool in, NE. The rental market absorbs $912/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Is, NE a smart market for rental property?

, NE stands at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $146K and average rents around $912/mo. That combination puts it in the resilient tier for investor interest.

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