Real Estate Investing in Bee, Nebraska (68314)

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Seward County • Population: 451 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 68314 (Bee, NE)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (67/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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
1 flag
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 28.9 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $305,684
Avg Monthly Rent $882
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $68,750
% Renters 5.0%

Market Analysis: 68314 Bee

The 68314 ZIP covers a section of Bee that demands careful diligence. Prices near $306K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

The investment case in 68314 is resilient only for operators who understand what they are buying. A $306K median suggests accessibility, but management intensity, vacancy drift, and capex surprises are real.

Regionally, 68314 sits on the difficult end of the NE spectrum. The a strong candidate for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

Employment concentration in 68314 leans toward sectors with higher volatility. The demographic consequence is income fluctuation that investors need to factor into their pro forma.

New investors are better served looking at Bee's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 68314. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Bee:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 67/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+12.3%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $882/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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BALANCED MARKET
Lincoln, NE Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
31 days
Average time to sell
Average
12.0%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Lincoln, NE metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$321K$278K$234K$191K$148K$105KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 68314 Compare?

Metric 68314 Bee Lincoln, NE Nebraska
Home Value $305,684 $305,684 N/A $269,423
5-Year CAGR 6.1% 6.1% N/A 6.7%
Avg Rent $882 $882 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.3% 2.3% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.3%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.1%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lincoln, NE metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
45%
Days Pending
0/2
31 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $305,684
Monthly Rent $882
Price-to-Rent 28.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.5%
Cap Rate 2.3%
5-Year IRR 8.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +12.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.2% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.9% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.3%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
5.4%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.1%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 68314

Population: 451

💰 Median Household Income
$68,750
This area
$68,750
State
$70,851
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
5.0%
This area
5.0%
State
22.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.3%
This area
2.3%
State
-5.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
6.1%
This area
6.1%
State
15.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.0 years
This area
41.0 years
State
33.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
5.4%
This area
5.4%
State
15.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 99.5%
Other/Mixed 0.5%
👶 Under 18
20.1%
This area
20.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
14.5%
This area
14.5%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
6.3%
This area
6.3%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby
C
Concordia University-Nebraska
3,423 students · 7.8 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the smart move for investors in Bee, NE?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Bee, NE. With home values at $306K and rents near $882/mo, other strategies can work but produce reliable rather than outsized returns.

What is the average monthly rent in Bee, NE?

Investors in Bee, NE typically see rents near $882/mo per month against $306K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

What price range are homes in Bee, NE?

Homes in Bee, NE typically sell near $306K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which predictable long-term demand.

How quickly do rentals get leased in Bee, NE?

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

What is the tenant pool like in Bee, NE?

Bee, NE draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $882/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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