Markets/Nebraska/Lexington

Lexington, NE Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Lexington, Nebraska. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$212,179

-0.7% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

7.2%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-0.6%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-0.6% year-over-year

Climate Risk

18/100

Very Low

Market Momentum

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Cooling
9.5mo supply · Score -3/7

Net migration: Bottom 25% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.13x

In-migrants avg $52,570 AGI vs out-migrants $46,669

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Opportunity Zone Market

2 ZIP codes in Lexington are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Lexington Market Summary

Lexington, NE is experiencing a correction with -0.7% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.21x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (18/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.23% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score97/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.2x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$66,023

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-1.0%
Base Case-0.6%
Bull Case-0.3%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Lexington, NE's primary climate exposure is wind storms (60/100). The composite climate risk score of 18/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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