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Market MapNebraskaKnox

Knox County

NebraskaPopulation: 8,415
63
/100
Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#56 in Nebraska (90 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$168,376
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,010/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
63/100
63
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
54/100

Based on 0.4% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
89/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.7x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
8,415
Median Income
$61,250
vs $0 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
2.7x
Very affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
LincolnNE
65$214,661$9195.14%BuyView
Red WillowNE
65$166,692Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentKnoxNE
63$168,376Est. pending—Buy
LancasterNE
62$288,588$1,2655.26%BuyView
HitchcockNE
61$146,451Est. pending—BuyView
HoltNE
61$163,814Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyKnox offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Knox County in Nebraska scores 63/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Knox with stronger cash flow

  • Lancaster County for cash-flow rentals
  • Lincoln County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Knox

  • Hitchcock County, lower entry price
  • Holt County, lower entry price
  • Red Willow County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Knox vs Lancaster for rentals
  • Knox vs Hitchcock for rentals
  • Knox vs Lincoln for rentals
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