Is Dundy County, NE good for real estate investing?

Dundy County has an investment score of 58/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #426 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Dundy?

The median home price in Dundy County is $187,186. This ranks #323 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Dundy?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Dundy County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Dundy County

NebraskaPopulation: 1,825

/100

Hold

#426 of 1,000 counties

#67 in Nebraska (90 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$187,186

Median Home Price

18% below national median

$11,310/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

6.04%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

58/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

45/100

Based on -1.1% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

82/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.2x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Declining home values (-1.1% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

1,825

Median Income

$58,977

vs $54,921 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

3.2x

Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if

−You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
−You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
HitchcockNE	61	$146,451	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
DouglasNE	59	$284,661	$1,383	5.83%	Hold	View
CurrentDundyNE	58	$187,186	Est. pending	—	Hold
SarpyNE	58	$343,001	$1,492	5.22%	Hold	View
PierceNE	56	$235,209	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
RichardsonNE	56	$111,236	Est. pending	—	Hold	View

Section 8 in Dundy County: payment standards by ZIP, PHA waitlist status, and voucher counts are on VoucherMatch, the same HUD dataset with the tenant demand side attached.

The Bottom Line

HoldDundy is a neutral market.

Dundy County in Nebraska scores 58/100, ranking #426 of 1,000 US counties (top 54%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%