The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68344 sells for about $399,000, or $236 per square foot.
Homes take about 78 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $725 a month.
ZIP 68344 — Douglas
The housing market in 68344 is characterized by very low inventory and limited sales activity, typical of a small rural community. Prices remain stable with no significant price cuts reported, reflecting a quiet market with few transactions. Data for rental trends and specific school ratings are not currently published for this ZIP code.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including families and individuals looking for single-family homes with more space.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 78 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.1% · poverty 3.7% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 68344, Otoe County NE
Property taxes are assessed by Otoe County based on local mill levies; specific exemptions for agricultural land and homesteads apply under Nebraska state law.
Residents typically commute by personal vehicle to nearby employment hubs in Syracuse or Lincoln.
The area features rural landscapes and proximity to local community parks in Douglas and Syracuse.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local services.
The Otoe County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are served by local school districts and county-level administrative services.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 68344 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local recreational space serving the village of Douglas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.