Real Estate Investing in Mitchell, Nebraska (69357)

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Scotts Bluff County • Population: 3,563 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 69357 (Mitchell, NE)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

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

📈 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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

• 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 $218,057
Avg Monthly Rent $972
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $66,551
% Renters 21.6%

Market Analysis: 69357 Mitchell

The 69357 ZIP covers a section of Mitchell that demands careful diligence. Prices near $218K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 69357 reports the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

ZIP 69357's metrics run below Scotts Bluff County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

On balance, 3,563 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.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. significant returns are possible in 69357, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

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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 Mitchell:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 73/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+9.7%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $972/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Scottsbluff, NE Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
7.5%
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 Scottsbluff, NE metro data
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Property Strategy for 69357

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
5.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+8.2% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$62,588/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $155,665 $1,080 5.0% +7.8% $77,833
3BR $220,572 $1,430 4.7% +8.2% $73,524
4BR $250,351 $1,520 4.4% +8.2% $62,588

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$228K$199K$169K$140K$111K$81KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 69357 Compare?

Metric 69357 Mitchell Scottsbluff, NE Nebraska
Home Value $218,057 $218,057 N/A $269,423
5-Year CAGR 7.4% 7.4% N/A 6.7%
Avg Rent $972 $972 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.5% 3.5% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.5%
Low
5yr Growth
+7.4%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Scottsbluff, NE metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
69%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $218,057
Monthly Rent $972
Price-to-Rent 18.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.4%
Cap Rate 3.5%
5-Year IRR 10.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +9.7% ▲
3-Year CAGR +7.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.4% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.5%). 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
7.5%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.4%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 69357

Population: 3,563

💰 Median Household Income
$66,551
This area
$66,551
State
$70,851
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
21.6%
This area
21.6%
State
22.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.2%
This area
2.2%
State
-5.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
28.0%
This area
28.0%
State
15.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
43.1 years
This area
43.1 years
State
33.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.5%
This area
7.5%
State
15.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 81.9%
Other/Mixed 17.8%
Hispanic/Latino 14.0%
Black/African American 0.3%
👶 Under 18
23.3%
This area
23.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.9%
This area
16.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
3.7%
This area
3.7%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 69357

A Avg School Grade
3 Schools
8.6:1 Avg Class Size
$16,044 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

MITCHELL SECONDARY SCHOOL

📚 07 – 12 High School
👥
257 Students
👨‍🏫
10.9:1 Class Size
💰
$16,044 Per Student
A Very Good

MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
346 Students
👨‍🏫
14.5:1 Class Size
💰
$16,044 Per Student
B+ Above Average

TIGER CUB PRESCHOOL

📚 Grade PK Elementary
👥
1 Students
👨‍🏫
0.5:1 Class Size
💰
$16,044 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • 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

Is housing expensive in Mitchell, NE?

Mitchell, NE median home values land near $218K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $972/mo-per-month rentals.

How much rent can I charge in Mitchell, NE?

Rents in Mitchell, NE run near $972/mo. Compared with median home prices of $218K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What approach is best for Mitchell, NE real estate?

The best-fit strategy in Mitchell, NE is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Is Mitchell, NE suited for a house hack?

For house hackers, Mitchell, NE is a challenging. The $972/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $218K property.

Are renters plentiful in Mitchell, NE?

Mitchell, NE draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $972/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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