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NE area data

Crete, NE

Crete, NE.

Population: 9,286 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$236,761
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+32.8%
10-year appreciation
+111.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$242,056
House Price Index
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
hail, strongWind, drought, iceStorm, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
30.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (25 mi)
Nearest airport
Crete Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-69 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Median annual property tax
$3,198
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
57.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,156
Average weekly wage
$1,058
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
37

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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