Kearney, NE

Metro area in Nebraska · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +2.3%

Median Home Value

$287,197

↑ +5.7%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,579/mo

↑ +8.8%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

6.6%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+36.4%

Active Listings

92

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

15.2

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.7%

3 Months

↑ +1.5%

12 Months

↑ +2.3%

5-Year Price Trend

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