The 27 cities in Nebraska where homes are selling the fastest

If you're buying or selling a home in Nebraska in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause.

Nationwide, housing markets are generally slow, although competition varies widely from the Northeast to the South. Understanding where homes are selling the fastest can help buyers gauge how competitive a market is and help sellers set realistic expectations.

To see where homes are selling the fastest in Nebraska right now, Redfin Real Estate ranked the top cities based on their average "days on market"—the time it takes for a new listing to go under contract. The lower the number, the more competitive the city. Rankings are based on the December 2025 monthly average or monthly average median.

#1. Beatrice, Nebraska
- Days on market: 13
- Median sale price: $175,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 27.3%
- See Beatrice homes for sale

#2. Hickman, Nebraska
- Days on market: 13
- Median sale price: $316,551
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 103.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Hickman homes for sale

#3. Chalco, Nebraska
- Days on market: 13
- Median sale price: $299,022
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Chalco homes for sale

#4. Ralston, Nebraska
- Days on market: 14
- Median sale price: $250,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
- See Ralston homes for sale

#5. Papillion, Nebraska
- Days on market: 20
- Median sale price: $331,502.50
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Papillion homes for sale

#6. Seward, Nebraska
- Days on market: 21
- Median sale price: $244,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 12.5%
- See Seward homes for sale

#7. Kearney, Nebraska
- Days on market: 21
- Median sale price: $327,378
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
- See Kearney homes for sale

#8. Waverly, Nebraska
- Days on market: 21
- Median sale price: $340,267
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Waverly homes for sale

#9. North Platte, Nebraska
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $221,128.50
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 26.9%
- See North Platte homes for sale

#10. Omaha, Nebraska
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $268,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 28.7%
- See Omaha homes for sale

#11. Lexington, Nebraska
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $193,794
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Lexington homes for sale

#12. Grand Island, Nebraska
- Days on market: 29
- Median sale price: $247,467
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 12.5%
- See Grand Island homes for sale

#13. La Vista, Nebraska
- Days on market: 30
- Median sale price: $257,778
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 103.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See La Vista homes for sale

#14. Lincoln, Nebraska
- Days on market: 31
- Median sale price: $289,355
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 24.7%
- See Lincoln homes for sale

#15. Bellevue, Nebraska
- Days on market: 31
- Median sale price: $288,711
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 34.0%
- See Bellevue homes for sale

#16. Hastings, Nebraska
- Days on market: 31
- Median sale price: $230,968.50
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 27.8%
- See Hastings homes for sale

#17. Gretna, Nebraska
- Days on market: 33
- Median sale price: $329,956
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
- See Gretna homes for sale

#18. Blair, Nebraska
- Days on market: 36
- Median sale price: $195,911
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Blair homes for sale

#19. Plattsmouth, Nebraska
- Days on market: 36
- Median sale price: $233,546.50
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Plattsmouth homes for sale

#20. Fremont, Nebraska
- Days on market: 37
- Median sale price: $223,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 7.1%
- See Fremont homes for sale

#21. Columbus, Nebraska
- Days on market: 42
- Median sale price: $260,871
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 18.8%
- See Columbus homes for sale

#22. South Sioux City, Nebraska
- Days on market: 48
- Median sale price: $256,231
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See South Sioux City homes for sale

#23. Scottsbluff, Nebraska
- Days on market: 50
- Median sale price: $177,866.50
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 36.4%
- See Scottsbluff homes for sale

#24. Valley, Nebraska
- Days on market: 59
- Median sale price: $410,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Valley homes for sale

#25. Norfolk, Nebraska
- Days on market: 63
- Median sale price: $275,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 22.2%
- See Norfolk homes for sale

#26. Gothenburg, Nebraska
- Days on market: 77
- Median sale price: $124,600
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 100.0%
- See Gothenburg homes for sale

#27. Gering, Nebraska
- Days on market: 83
- Median sale price: $254,684
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Gering homes for sale