Special Interest
Housing in Hamilton County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Hamilton County averages $794/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 21% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Hamilton County FMR Area are $666 for a studio, $824 for 1‑bedroom, $961 for 2‑bedroom, $1,337 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,594 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $167 increase for a 2-bedroom in Hamilton County shows a 21% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Hamilton County was 2.1% in 2024, compared to Nebraska at 2.8% and the national rate of 4.0%.
