Real Estate Investing in Goehner, Nebraska (68364)

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Seward County • Population: 250 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 68364 (Goehner, NE)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (63/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

• 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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2.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $229,651
Avg Monthly Rent $873
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $88,144
% Renters 4.2%

Market Analysis: 68364 Goehner

Not every below-median market is a bargain. Goehner's 68364 ZIP sits at signals that favor experienced operators who can absorb the risk $230K pricing implies.

The 68364 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Nearby ZIPs in Goehner have seen price recovery that 68364 has not matched. Seward County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

In practical terms, 250 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Strategy in 68364 is an operator game, not a passive one. On balance, entry prices of $230K are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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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 Goehner:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 75/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.6× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+10.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $873/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)

$233K$223K$213K$203K$194K$184KFeb 2022May 2024Jul 2026

📊 How Does 68364 Compare?

Metric 68364 Goehner Lincoln, NE Nebraska
Home Value $229,651 $229,651 N/A $269,423
5-Year CAGR N/A N/A N/A 6.7%
Avg Rent $873 $873 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.0% 3.0% - -
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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
3.0%
Low

📉 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 $229,651
Monthly Rent $873
Price-to-Rent 21.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.6%
Cap Rate 3.0%
5-Year IRR 8.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +10.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.4% ▲
5-Year CAGR N/A
10-Year CAGR N/A

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.0%). 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
0.0%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
N/A
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 68364

Population: 250

💰 Median Household Income
$88,144
This area
$88,144
State
$70,851
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
4.2%
This area
4.2%
State
22.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.9%
This area
0.9%
State
-5.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
17.8%
This area
17.8%
State
15.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
67.0 years
This area
67.0 years
State
33.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
State
15.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 97.1%
Other/Mixed 2.9%
👶 Under 18
9.1%
This area
9.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
51.7%
This area
51.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby
C
Concordia University-Nebraska
3,423 students · 9.0 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Goehner, NE rate as a rental market?

Goehner, NE rates 2.0/5 for investability. With median values at $230K and rents near $873/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Are rents high in Goehner, NE?

Goehner, NE rentals go for roughly $873/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $230K acquisition costs.

Are homes affordable in Goehner, NE?

Goehner, NE median home values land near $230K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $873/mo-per-month rentals.

What is the best play in Goehner, NE?

For Goehner, NE, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Is Goehner, NE good for house hacking?

The house hack math a challenging in Goehner, NE. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $873/mo rents and $230K home values.

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