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Hay Springs, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sheridan County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
659
Population
1,734/sq mi density
$45,833
Median Income
$31,748 per capita
$91,900
Home Value
$147,057 Zillow
$692
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
208
Violent Crime/100K
1,871 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,900 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$91,900
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.7%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
372
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$91,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$147,057
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.7%
Owner-Occupied
22.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$706/mo
1 Bedroom
$791/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,001/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,274/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,409/mo
Census median rent:
$692/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
77.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $91,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,057 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $692 |
| FMR Studio | $706 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $791 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,001 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,274 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,409 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 372 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |