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Seward, NE

Seward, NE.

Population: 9,099 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Seward, NE is $318,964 — up 8.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $278,400 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,050/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very 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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$318,964

Median home value

+8.4%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$318,964
1-year appreciation
+8.4%
3-year appreciation
+15.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.2%
10-year appreciation
+83.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$318,964
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
$278,400
Median list price
$319,825
Median price per sqft
$177
1-year sale-price change
+16.0%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,050/mo
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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
SEWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL, SEWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
PCE Southeast Contamination (24.5 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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.8 in
Annual snowfall
21.8 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
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,519
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,050

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Krutz Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
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)
-5 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
40.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,331
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
77.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,843
Average weekly wage
$986
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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

How it compares

SewardState medianUS median
Median home value$318,964$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$278,400$268,738$325,000
Median days on market44 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,050/mo$1,359/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,331$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 Seward, NE?
$318,964.
What is the median sale price in Seward, NE?
$278,400.
How long do homes take to sell in Seward, NE?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Seward, NE?
Typical rent: $1,050/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Seward, NE?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is Seward, NE in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Seward, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Seward, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Seward, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Seward, NE?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Seward, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Seward, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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