2024 · Nebraska
Rental yield in Nebraska
In 2024, the typical rental in Nebraska produced a gross yield of 5.0% — $1,102/mo median rent against a $263K median home value, ranking 20th of 51 states.
5.0%
Gross rental yield
above the 4.9% U.S. median
$1,102/mo
Median gross rent
incl. utilities (ACS)
$263K
Median home value
owner-occupied (ACS)
Nebraska metros by yield
Metropolitan areas in Nebraska with at least 65,000 residents, ranked by gross rental yield.
| Metro | Gross yield | Median rent | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 5.6% | $1,002/mo | $215K |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 5.0% | $1,230/mo | $293K |
| Lincoln, NE | 4.7% | $1,114/mo | $287K |
| Grand Island, NE | 4.5% | $950/mo | $254K |
Frequently asked questions
What is the gross rental yield in Nebraska?
In 2024, Nebraska had a gross rental yield of 5.0% — $1,102/mo median gross rent against a $263K median home value. That ranks 20th of 51 states (1 = highest yield). Nationally the figure was 4.9%.
Which Nebraska metros have the best rental yield?
Among Nebraska metros covered by the data, gross yield was highest in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD (5.6%), Omaha, NE-IA (5.0%), and Lincoln, NE (4.7%).
Does this account for expenses or financing?
No. Gross yield is a top-line market screen — it excludes property taxes, insurance, vacancy, management, and financing. Use it to compare markets, then run a specific deal through a cap-rate or cash-flow calculator.
How investors finance deals in Nebraska
Yield shows where the numbers work; our Investor Financing Report for Nebraska shows the rate premium, denial rate, and DSCR lending investors face there.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Gross rental yield = (median gross rent × 12) ÷ median home value. A market screen, not a net return.