Lexington, NE metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Lexington, NE metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$220K

2.2% YoY

Days on Market

26 days

51.9% YoY

Active Inventory

99

73.7% YoY

Homes Sold

6

45.5% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Lexington, NE metro area Market Summary

The Lexington, NE metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $220K, up 2.2% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 26 days on the market, 51.9% shorter than a year ago.

There are 99 homes for sale — 73.7% more than last year. With 16.5 months of supply, this is a buyer's market. 20 new listings were added during this period, up 66.7% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 93.1% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 16.7% of homes sell above their asking price. 14.1% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

75

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 16.5
Days on Market 26
Price Drops 14.1%
Sale-to-List Ratio 93.1%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 48.0%
Days on Market (National: 66) 60.6%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 100.0%

vs. Nebraska Median

Median Price (Nebraska: $297K) 25.9%
Days on Market (Nebraska: 44) 40.9%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. Prices are 48% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Lexington, NE metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$242K

Price per Sq Ft

$111

Sale-to-List Ratio

93.1%

Months of Supply

16.5

Sold Above List

16.7%

Price Drops

14.1%

New Listings

20

66.7% YoY

Pending Sales

8

Off Market in 2 Weeks

0.0%

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