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Grand island, NE

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Grand island.

Population: 56,358 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Grand island, NE is $258,078 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,125 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,298/month. 27 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$258,078

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$258,078
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.3%
5-year appreciation
+26.8%
10-year appreciation
+76.0%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$260,434
House Price Index (state)
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$270,125
Median list price
$294,550
Median price per sqft
$121
1-year sale-price change
+4.4%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
69
For-sale inventory
186
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
51

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,298/mo
1-year rent change
+0.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$733/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$916/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,118/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,453/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,677/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
27
Elementary schools
16
Middle schools
3
High schools
6
School districts serving the area
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Schools include
BARR MIDDLE SCHOOL, DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, STARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A02
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Cleburn Street Well (3.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
28.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
251
Days with Moderate air quality
88
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
190

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,068
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,922

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
CHI HEALTH ST. FRANCIS, GRAND ISLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MERRICK MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-224 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
41.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,220
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
70.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,889
Average weekly wage
$1,006
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
81

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Grand islandState medianUS median
Median home value$258,078$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$270,125$268,738$325,000
Median days on market34 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,298/mo$1,359/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,220$2,000$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Grand island, NE?
$258,078.
What is the median sale price in Grand island, NE?
$270,125.
How long do homes take to sell in Grand island, NE?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Grand island, NE?
Typical rent: $1,298/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Grand island, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Grand island, NE in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A02; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Grand island, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Grand island, NE?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Grand island, NE?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Cleburn Street Well, 3.3 mi.
How many schools serve Grand island, NE?
27 schools (16 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Grand island, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Grand island, NE?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Grand island, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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