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Polk County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Nebraska
$618K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$203K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2017 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,625
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$203K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,544 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1952
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.73%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.0%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.100%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.66%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.11%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.135%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.10.1 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,305
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

How Polk County compares

By median home value, Polk County is the 34th most expensive of 78 counties in Nebraska, and its typical home is worth more than 30% of all homes in Nebraska.

Home values in Polk County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$79K$529K
counties in Nebraska ranked by median home value
#NebraskaMedian valueHomes
1Washington County$398K7,971
2Nance County$359K1,552
3Sarpy County$350K63,051
4Banner County$348K327
5Platte County$343K12,731
6Cass County$334K11,849
7Sioux County$333K785
8Saunders County$319K10,361
9Frontier County$319K1,395
10Lancaster County$307K103,662
11Gosper County$303K1,185
12Douglas County$294K188,949
13Buffalo County$284K16,892
14Seward County$284K6,636
15Wayne County$267K3,192
16Cherry County$263K2,711
17Hamilton County$260K4,175
18Hall County$253K20,528
19Madison County$242K12,889
20Otoe County$240K6,906
21Dodge County$234K15,951
22Kimball County$229K2,010
23Garfield County$228K1,048
24Howard County$228K2,934
34Polk County$203K2,625

78 counties in Nebraska are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Polk County, most valuable first

About the Polk County market

What is the median home price in Polk County, NE?

The median sale price in Polk County, NE is $618,000 (data through October 2017), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Polk County, NE each year?

1 homes sold in Polk County, NE over the last 12 months (data through October 2017). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Polk County, NE?

Polk County, NE contains 2,625 residential properties, with a median of 1,544 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1952. The median TopHap Estimate is $203K.

How does Polk County, NE compare to the rest of Nebraska?

By median home value, Polk County, NE is the 34th most expensive of 78 counties in Nebraska. Its typical home is worth more than 30% of all homes in Nebraska. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Polk County, NE?

66% of homes in Polk County, NE are owner-occupied. 11% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Polk County, NE hold?

0% of mortgaged homes in Polk County, NE are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 100.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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