Real Estate Investing in Exeter, Nebraska (68351)

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Fillmore County • Population: 747 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 68351 (Exeter, NE)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (83/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

• 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

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $175,403
Avg Monthly Rent $918
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $71,875
% Renters 17.5%

Market Analysis: 68351 Exeter

This part of Fillmore County is not an easy win. The 68351 ZIP clocks in at softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

Rent of $918/mo on a $175K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 68351 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

In the broader NE picture, 68351 is a reminder that not every low-priced ZIP is a value-add opportunity — some are simply distressed, and the difference matters.

A durable renter share of 18% in 68351 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

New investors are better served looking at Exeter's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 68351. 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 Exeter:

B+ Great
Buy Confidence Score: 80/100
Affordability
25/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $918/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: This area shows favorable conditions for homebuyers. Solid fundamentals with reasonable affordability.
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Property Strategy for 68351

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
5.6% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+10.6% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$65,743/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $131,487 $1,020 5.6% +10.6% $65,743
3BR $202,104 $1,370 4.9% +9.7% $67,368

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$188K$163K$139K$114K$89K$64KFeb 2016May 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 68351 Compare?

Metric 68351 Exeter Nebraska
Home Value $175,403 $175,403 $269,423
5-Year CAGR 7.8% 7.8% 6.7%
Avg Rent $918 $918 -
Cap Rate 4.1% 4.1% -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.1%
Fair
5yr Growth
+7.8%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $175,403
Monthly Rent $918
Price-to-Rent 15.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.3%
Cap Rate 4.1%
5-Year IRR 11.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.1%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.1%). 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
11.9%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.8%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 68351

Population: 747

💰 Median Household Income
$71,875
This area
$71,875
State
$70,851
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
17.5%
This area
17.5%
State
22.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.4%
This area
0.4%
State
-5.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
24.5%
This area
24.5%
State
15.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
54.9 years
This area
54.9 years
State
33.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
11.9%
This area
11.9%
State
15.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 97.5%
Other/Mixed 2.1%
Hispanic/Latino 1.2%
Black/African American 0.4%
👶 Under 18
12.7%
This area
12.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
22.1%
This area
22.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
3.9%
This area
3.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 68351

A Avg School Grade
3 Schools
9.0:1 Avg Class Size
$29,361 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

EXETER-MILLIGAN ELEM-EXETER

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
94 Students
👨‍🏫
10.8:1 Class Size
💰
$29,361 Per Student
A Very Good

EXETER-MILLIGAN HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
46 Students
👨‍🏫
5.0:1 Class Size
💰
$29,361 Per Student
A Very Good

EXETER-MILLIGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
28 Students
👨‍🏫
11.3:1 Class Size
💰
$29,361 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What price range are homes in Exeter, NE?

The median home value in Exeter, NE is roughly $175K. That puts it reasonable relative to the NE statewide average.

Does Exeter, NE make sense for an investment property?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Exeter, NE ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $175K and rents of $918/mo drive the underlying numbers.

How viable is house hacking in Exeter, NE?

The house hack math a challenging in Exeter, NE. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $918/mo rents and $175K home values.

What do rentals go for in Exeter, NE?

Rental rates in Exeter, NE average $918/mo. Tenant demand and $175K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

How landlord-friendly is Exeter, NE?

The landlord environment in Exeter, NE is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

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