Douglas County, Nebraska: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Douglas County is worth $245,800, property taxes on it run about $4,295 a year (1.75%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287, and closing on it means about $817 in transfer tax plus $772 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $245,800 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $4,295 a year, 1.75% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $541,287 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $817 | Nebraska transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $697 owner's + $75 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Recording fees (deed + mortgage) | $116 | Recording fees page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $1,705 | Closing costs page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $114,000; low-income limit $91,200 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Douglas County?
The median owner-occupied home in Douglas County is valued at $245,800, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Douglas County?
The median Douglas County homeowner pays $4,295 a year in real estate taxes, about 1.75% of the median home value ($4,429 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Douglas County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home in 2026 (the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Douglas County?
On the $245,800 median home: transfer tax $817, title insurance $772 for both policies, recording fees about $116, about $1,705 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Douglas County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Douglas County (Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area) is $114,000. A family of four counts as low income below $91,200 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby Nebraska counties
- Deuel County $97,200
- Dixon County $141,400
- Dodge County $188,100
- Dundy County $118,200
- Fillmore County $131,200
- Franklin County $99,100
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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