How many renters live in Hitchcock County, Nebraska?
The County of Hitchcock County has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 20.99 percent of the population living in Hitchcock County.
What is the rental market like in Hitchcock County, Nebraska?
There are an estimated housing units in the Hitchcock County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, there are 1.05 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Hitchcock County?
The rental vacancy rate in Hitchcock County is 5 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Hitchcock County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Hitchcock County
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 37 | 91 | 48 | 64 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Hitchcock County
A large number of apartments in Hitchcock County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Hitchcock County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 10 | 100 percent |
| One BR | 30 | 81 percent |
| Two BR | 39 | 43 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Hitchcock County, Nebraska
How many affordable rental units are in Hitchcock County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Hitchcock County, Nebraska including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Hitchcock County, Nebraska
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Hitchcock County, Nebraska
Hitchcock County features 26 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Hitchcock County, Nebraska
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Hitchcock County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Hitchcock County, Nebraska
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Hitchcock County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Hitchcock County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Hitchcock County, Nebraska for a two-bedroom apartment is between $785 and $959.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.