Is Omaha, NE 68136 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Omaha housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Omaha, NE 68136 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 1.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 157 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 30%, homes sold faster (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $416,810. Overall, Omaha is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Sarpy County, homes here sell more slowly than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Omaha ranks #22 of 84 NE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Springfield 68059 (20% sold over asking) or Gretna 68028 (31% sold over asking), while Papillion 68133 (48% sold over asking) and Omaha 68157 (45% sold over asking) are even more competitive.