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Howells, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Colfax County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
602
Population
1,038/sq mi density
$72,188
Median Income
$36,674 per capita
$104,500
Home Value
$245,973 Zillow
$558
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
84
Violent Crime/100K
1,702 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,500 home value, $558/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$104,500
63% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$558/mo
52% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
88.6%
35% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
336
Median year built: 1952
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$104,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$245,973
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
88.6%
Owner-Occupied
11.4%
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:
$558/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1952
Average age of housing stock: 74 years
Homeownership Rate
88.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $104,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,973 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $558 |
| 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 | 88.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 88.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 336 |
| Median Year Built | 1952 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |