Is Harlan County, NE good for real estate investing?

Harlan County has an investment score of 79/100, rated as "Strong Buy". The county ranks #9 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Harlan?

The median home price in Harlan County is $156,507. This ranks #92 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Harlan?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Harlan County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Harlan County

NebraskaPopulation: 3,094

/100

Strong Buy

#9 of 1,000 counties

#2 in Nebraska (90 counties)

Market Snapshot

$156,507

Median Home Price

43% below national median

$9,366/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.98%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

79/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

90/100

Based on 6.3% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

94/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.4x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Strong price appreciation (+6.3% YoY)
+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

3,094

Median Income

$64,583

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

2.4x

Very affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
CurrentHarlanNE	79	$156,507	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy
YorkNE	76	$225,681	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy	View
ClayNE	76	$172,320	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy	View
CheyenneNE	75	$163,907	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy	View
GarfieldNE	75	$216,769	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy	View
WayneNE	75	$240,704	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy	View

The Bottom Line

Strong BuyHarlan is a strong buy market with excellent fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

Harlan County in Nebraska scores 79/100, ranking #9 of 1,000 US counties (top 1%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash