Housing by town in Buffalo County, Nebraska
Buffalo County, Nebraska has 9 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $936 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $779 in 2015–2019 (+20.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
Shelton has the highest median gross rent ($1,114) and Amherst the lowest ($679).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $936 (±$28)
- Households that rent
- 33.6%
- Median household income
- $75,911
- Places
- 9
Cities, towns and townships in Buffalo County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $679 | 23.4% | $69,125 | $169,800 | $2,407 |
| Elm Creek | $761 | 28.6% | $79,148 | $191,500 | $2,613 |
| Gibbon | $810 | 27.1% | $70,069 | $173,800 | $3,241 |
| Kearney | $949 | 39.4% | $69,724 | $244,600 | $3,641 |
| Miller | $763 | 16.7% | $90,500 | — | $1,125 |
| Pleasanton | $888 | 19.5% | $73,750 | $227,500 | $2,627 |
| Ravenna | $921 | 34.4% | $64,423 | $135,900 | $1,715 |
| Riverdale | — | 4.4% | $85,227 | $137,500 | $1,917 |
| Shelton | $1,114 | 21.1% | $81,278 | $142,100 | $2,654 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,250 | $37,050 | $59,300 |
| 2 people | $25,400 | $42,350 | $67,750 |
| 3 people | $28,600 | $47,650 | $76,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,900 | $84,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,150 | $91,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,400 | $98,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,600 | $105,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,850 | $111,750 |
How the places in Buffalo County rank across Nebraska
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Crime reported to police in Buffalo County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 132 | 259 | 731 | 1,434 | 50,981 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 128 | 256 | 630 | 1,258 | 50,064 | 2 of 3 |
| 2025 | 87 | 169 | 475 | 923 | 51,440 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Buffalo County recorded 87 violent and 475 property crimes, 169 and 923 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Buffalo County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Police Department | 34,959 | 80 | 427 |
| Buffalo County Sheriff's Office | 15,113 | 7 | 43 |
| Ravenna Police Department | 1,368 | 0 | 5 |
ZIP codes in Buffalo County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68845 | 20,536 | $931 | $282,000 | $76,978 | 40.8% |
| 68847 | 18,354 | $976 | $238,400 | $73,818 | 30.4% |
| 68840 | 2,624 | $848 | $208,100 | $76,394 | 26.3% |
| 68869 | 2,165 | $872 | $169,400 | $65,208 | 32.1% |
| 68876 | 1,910 | $1,060 | $163,800 | $82,207 | 19.5% |
| 68836 | 1,908 | $805 | $224,800 | $86,806 | 23.8% |
| 68849 | 1,385 | — | — | — | — |
| 68866 | 1,168 | $738 | $262,300 | $94,792 | 15.8% |
| 68812 | 642 | $672 | $229,400 | $69,808 | 19.5% |
| 68870 | 506 | — | $222,200 | $87,159 | 4.3% |
| 68858 | 328 | $925 | $190,600 | $82,083 | 15.4% |
| 68861 | 138 | — | $139,600 | $39,792 | 13.3% |
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Questions about Buffalo County
What is the crime rate in Buffalo County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Buffalo County recorded 169 violent and 923 property crimes per 100,000 residents (87 violent and 475 property crimes in all).
Which place in Buffalo County has the highest rent?
Shelton has the highest median gross rent, $1,114 (±$215) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Buffalo County has the lowest rent?
Amherst has the lowest median gross rent, $679 (±$12) a month.
What is the median rent in Buffalo County, Nebraska?
The median gross rent in Buffalo County is $936 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buffalo County, Nebraska
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buffalo County, Nebraska
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Buffalo County, NE
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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