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NE area data

Fairbury, NE

Fairbury, NE.

Population: 4,938 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$118,121
1-year appreciation
-4.4%
3-year appreciation
-0.8%
5-year appreciation
+11.8%
10-year appreciation
+82.6%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$126,116
House Price Index
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
32.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (19 mi)
Nearest airport
Fairbury Municipal Airport (FBY) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+7 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Median annual property tax
$2,019
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
67.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,778
Average weekly wage
$902
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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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