The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68310 sells for about $162,500, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $761 a month.
ZIP 68310 — Beatrice
The housing market in 68310 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local employment stability, though the market is constrained by limited new construction and an aging housing stock. Figures for months of supply and sale-to-list ratios reflect a balanced market environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and retirees seeking an affordable, small-town lifestyle with access to essential services and a lower cost of living.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.5% · poverty 15.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 68310, Gage County NE
Crime rates in the Beatrice area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Public schools in the area are primarily served by Beatrice Public Schools, which maintains a stable academic reputation within the regional context.
The region is subject to seasonal severe weather, including thunderstorms and occasional tornado risk, with standard flood insurance recommended for properties near the Big Blue River.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural support services, with steady but modest infrastructure investment.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Gage County, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal requirements.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with most residents working within the immediate Beatrice area or commuting to Lincoln via US-77.
The area features access to the Big Blue River, several local parks including Chautauqua Park, and the Homestead National Historical Park nearby.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and limited new supply, with rents remaining relatively affordable compared to larger Nebraska metros.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture, with Beatrice serving as a regional hub for Gage County.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US-77 serving as the primary corridor connecting the area to Lincoln.
Development is focused on small-scale infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure rather than large-scale expansion.
Gage County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Beatrice Public Schools, Gage County, and various local utility and fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather risks, including wind and hail exposure.
Nebraska has experienced modest net domestic migration, with rural areas like Gage County seeing stable population retention.
Nebraska is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Commemorates the Homestead Act of 1862.
Large municipal park with recreational facilities.
Provides fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.