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Houses in McCook, NE (Red Willow County) — Census median home value $137,400, county listing prices up about 5.2% over the past year. Market data for McCook houses and the broader area.
McCook, NE is in Red Willow County, Nebraska — this guide covers houses in McCook and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 7,360, with a median household income of $51,815. Census data puts the median value of houses in McCook at $137,400.
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Market overview
McCook is in Red Willow County, Nebraska. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in McCook and the surrounding county market.
$137,400
7,360
$51,815
5.24% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
7,360
Red Willow County
$51,815
$137,400
$783/mo
+5.2%
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The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts McCook's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $137,400.
Red Willow County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.24% annual change in 2025.
McCook has an estimated population of 7,360 and a median household income of $51,815, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
McCook's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
Nearby
County guide: Red Willow County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes McCook.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Red Willow County and other Nebraska communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
Nearby communities include Indianola, Danbury, Bartley, Lebanon.
More Nebraska cities with market guides: Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island, Kearney, Fremont, Norfolk, Hastings, Columbus.
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Culbertson (~11.6 mi), Trenton (~20.8 mi), Cambridge (~24.7 mi), Stockville (~25.9 mi), Palisade (~27.5 mi), Wilsonville (~27.9 mi), Hayes Center (~29.8 mi), Curtis (~30.2 mi), Maywood (~31.4 mi), Stratton (~32.2 mi), Holbrook (~33.0 mi), Hamlet (~34.6 mi), Hendley (~34.7 mi), Moorefield (~35.5 mi), Arapahoe (~38.8 mi), Beaver City (~42.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
7,360
$137,400
$51,815
$783
5.24%
city
Red Willow County
5.46 sq mi
3129925
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Local life
MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS — 5 schools, 1,376 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Red Willow addresses may be served by MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in McCook at $137,400.
For owner-occupied houses in McCook, Census ACS data shows a median value of $137,400. Active listing prices in Red Willow County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
McCook houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Red Willow County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts McCook's population at approximately 7,360.
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in McCook at approximately $783 per month.
Census ACS data puts the median household income in McCook at approximately $51,815.
Red Willow County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.24% annual change in 2025.
Census ACS data puts McCook's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS for many McCook addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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