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Market MapNebraskaThurston

Thurston County

NebraskaPopulation: 6,716
69
/100
Buy
#129 of 1,000 counties
#38 in Nebraska (90 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$164,361
Median Home Price
30% below national median
$9,759/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
69/100
69
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
66/100

Based on 1.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
91/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.6x. 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

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

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

Economic Indicators

Population
6,716
Median Income
$63,459
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
2.6x
Very affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
KeithNE
70$227,997Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentThurstonNE
69$164,361Est. pending—Buy
CusterNE
69$166,108Est. pending—BuyView
PlatteNE
68$270,220$1,5276.78%BuyView
MadisonNE
67$245,995$1,2556.12%BuyView
WashingtonNE
67$383,434Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyThurston offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Thurston County in Nebraska scores 69/100, ranking #129 of 1,000 US counties (top 17%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Thurston with stronger cash flow

  • Platte County for cash-flow rentals
  • Madison County for cash-flow rentals

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Thurston vs Custer for rentals
  • Thurston vs Platte for rentals
  • Thurston vs Keith for rentals
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