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Housing in Otoe County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Otoe County averages $914/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 22% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Otoe County FMR Area are $776 for a studio, $853 for 1‑bedroom, $1,119 for 2‑bedroom, $1,492 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,558 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $205 increase for a 2-bedroom in Otoe County shows a 22% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Otoe County was 2.6% in 2024, compared to Nebraska at 2.8% and the national rate of 4.0%.
