Kearney, NE Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Kearney, NE is a hot market right now.

  • •Prices are rising rapidly at 6.2% year-over-year — expect competition.
  • •Price-to-rent ratio: 15.6 — buying and renting are roughly comparable.

Median Home Value

$293,273

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+6.2%

Price change

5-Year Change

+36.9%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,566/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

85

For sale

State Avg

$271,338

Nebraska

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Kearney, NE vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,566/mo

Rent YoY Change

+6.9%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

Other Markets in Nebraska

Omaha, NE$299,297Lincoln, NE$293,543Columbus, NE$270,096Grand Island, NE$250,381Norfolk, NE$245,613Fremont, NE$236,535
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