Income needed to buy a home
Wayne County, NE
$89,811
a year in household income to buy the typical Wayne County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$258,537
Down payment (10%)$25,854
Loan$232,683
Principal and interest (7.40%)$1,611/mo
Property tax (1.2% a year)$258/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$129/mo
Mortgage insurance$97/mo
Total monthly cost$2,096/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
A stretch
The typical household here earns $66,215 a year, 74% of what it takes.
In Nebraska
Wayne County ranks #67 of 89 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Nebraska
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Nuckolls County | $123,561 | $41,272 |
| Richardson County | $121,678 | $41,812 |
| Furnas County | $121,746 | $42,001 |
| Rock County | $141,726 | $45,882 |
| Webster County | $139,497 | $49,087 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.