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Monroe, NE

Monroe, NE.

Population: 702 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Monroe, NE is $291,846 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $567,111 after a median 60 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$291,846

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$291,846
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+19.4%
5-year appreciation
+37.3%
10-year appreciation
+113.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$291,846
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
$567,111
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
+60.9%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
94.7%
1-year forecast
+2.3%

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

Rents

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lindsay Manufacturing Co. (13 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
30.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,615
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,524

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Genoa Municipal Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+17 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
64.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.3%
Households with broadband internet
53.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,108
Average weekly wage
$1,015
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
75

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

How it compares

MonroeState medianUS median
Median home value$291,846$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$567,111$268,738$325,000
Median days on market60 days36 days51 days

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 Monroe, NE?
$291,846.
What is the median sale price in Monroe, NE?
$567,111.
How long do homes take to sell in Monroe, NE?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in Monroe, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,118/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Monroe, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Monroe, NE in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Monroe, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Monroe, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Monroe, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Monroe, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Monroe, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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