Kearney sits along Interstate 80 in central Nebraska, with a University of Nebraska campus and a logistics-and-manufacturing economy. Buffalo County's property tax rate is close to the statewide average.
Recommended for incomes above $70k/yr (28% DTI rule)
Kearney housing market
The 1.78% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Kearney and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Nebraska average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Kearney buyers. Many Kearney properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $50/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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