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Seward, Nebraska houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Seward, NE (Seward County) — Census median home value $232,500, county listing prices up about 0.6% over the past year. Market data for Seward houses and the broader area.
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Seward, NE is in Seward County, Nebraska — this guide covers houses in Seward and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 7,665, with a median household income of $70,000. Census data puts the median value of houses in Seward at $232,500.
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Market overview
Seward housing market
Seward is in Seward County, Nebraska. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Seward and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$232,500
Population (Census ACS)
7,665
Median household income
$70,000
County price trend (2025)
0.6% 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
Seward market snapshot
Population
7,665
County
Seward County
Median Household Income
$70,000
Median Home Value (city)
$232,500
Median Gross Rent
$986/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Seward's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $232,500.
County Price Trend
Seward County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.6% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Seward has an estimated population of 7,665 and a median household income of $70,000, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Seward's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% 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.
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Places around Seward
County guide: Seward County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Seward.
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Nearby communities include Staplehurst, Garland, Bee, Tamora, Goehner, Milford, Pleasant Dale, Utica, Beaver Crossing, Cordova.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Malcolm (~12.0 mi), Ulysses (~12.6 mi), Dwight (~12.6 mi), Emerald (~15.2 mi), Agnew (~16.4 mi), Raymond (~16.8 mi), Surprise (~17.5 mi), Denton (~17.6 mi), Gresham (~17.9 mi), Dorchester (~18.1 mi), Garrison (~18.7 mi), Waco (~19.1 mi), Brainard (~19.5 mi), Friend (~20.4 mi), Crete (~21.0 mi), Thayer (~21.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Seward data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
7,665
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$232,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$70,000
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$986
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.6%
Census place type
city
County
Seward County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.40 sq mi
Census GEOID
3144420
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Seward
Schools
SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS — 3 schools, 1,496 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Seward addresses may be served by SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Seward FAQ
What are houses worth in Seward, NE?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Seward at $232,500.
How much do houses cost in Seward, NE?
For owner-occupied houses in Seward, Census ACS data shows a median value of $232,500. Active listing prices in Seward County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Seward, NE?
Seward houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Seward County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Seward, NE?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Seward's population at approximately 7,665.
What's the median rent in Seward, NE?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Seward at approximately $986 per month.
What is the median household income in Seward, NE?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Seward at approximately $70,000.
Is the Seward housing market growing?
Seward County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.6% annual change in 2025.
Is Seward, NE affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Seward's median home value at about 3.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% 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.
What school district serves Seward, NE?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS for many Seward addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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