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Housing in Gage County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Gage County averages $774/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Nebraska median of $1,072 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 25% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Gage County FMR Area are $685 for a studio, $757 for 1‑bedroom, $993 for 2‑bedroom, $1,191 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,341 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $219 increase for a 2-bedroom in Gage County shows a 28% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Gage County was 3.3% in 2024, compared to Nebraska at 2.8% and the national rate of 4.0%.
