Is Omaha, NE 68122 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Omaha is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 months of supply and 29% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score71/ 100

More competitive than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #39 of 84 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list29.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market25Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$174▼ −4.0% vs. last year

The Omaha housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Omaha, NE 68122 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 42 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 22%, homes sold more slowly (20 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $292,873. Overall, Omaha is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Douglas County, homes here sell more slowly than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Omaha ranks #39 of 84 NE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 71 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Omaha 68102 (0% sold over asking) or Valley 68064 (6% sold over asking), while Omaha 68144 (39% sold over asking) and Omaha 68117 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Bennington 68007Seller’s market $176 /sq ftBoys Town 68010 — /sq ftElkhorn 68022Seller’s market $195 /sq ftOmaha 68102Seller’s market $329 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Omaha real estate

Is Omaha a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Omaha, NE 68122 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Omaha?

The typical home went under contract in 25 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Omaha sell over asking?

29% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Omaha?

About 1.69% of a home’s value a year in Douglas County, or roughly $6,760 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Omaha?

The median sale price was $292,873 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $174 per square foot.

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