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NE area data

Wayne, NE

Wayne, NE.

Population: 6,791 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$243,086
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+22.8%
5-year appreciation
+42.4%
10-year appreciation
+93.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$243,086
House Price Index
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

Rents

Typical rent
$1,305/mo

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
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
27.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Missouri National Recreational River (51 mi)
Nearest airport
Wayne Municipal Airport / Stan Morris Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-101 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Median annual property tax
$2,634
Households with broadband internet
76.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,001
Average weekly wage
$781
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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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