Market Intelligence Report — NE-420

Lexington, NE

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-NE-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$267K
-11.7% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.26
-7.5% YoY

Active Inventory

124
+65.3% YoY

Median DOM

95 Days
+102.1% YoY

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The Lexington, NE housing market is categorized as Cooling, with a pending ratio of 0.26 indicating a significant imbalance between demand and available inventory. This condition is further underscored by a substantial 65.3% year-over-year increase in active listings.

Local Market Signals

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Lexington market right now.

Active listings have expanded considerably, rising 65.3% over the past year to 124 units. New listings also saw an increase of 14.3% year-over-year. Concurrently, the median listing price has experienced a notable decline, down 11.7% year-over-year, alongside a 9.3% year-over-year reduction in median price per square foot, reflecting broader market adjustments. The pending ratio decreased by 7.5% year-over-year, indicating decelerating demand absorption relative to supply.

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Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$267K-2.0% MoM

Active Inventory

124+65.3% YoY

Days on Market

95+102.1% YoY

Sold Score™

23-7.5% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

23
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.26 and a large increase in active listings, buyers are encountering a market with an elevated selection of properties. The prolonged median days on market, at 95, suggests that sellers may need to exercise greater price discipline and flexibility to achieve transactions. The prevailing inventory levels apply significant pressure to transaction velocity.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price in Lexington has declined by 17.9% year-over-year, a steeper reduction than the 11.7% fall in the median listing price, suggesting a disproportionate softening within the higher price tiers. This divergence is reinforced by a 9.3% year-over-year decrease in the median price per square foot.

Supply Dynamics

124 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 32 per month.

Pricing Pressure
11.6%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -3.6% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -9.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.26

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
26%
Median Days on Market
95 days
Inventory YoY
+65%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Lexington, NE
CBSA Code
30420
State
NE

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Lexington?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Lexington metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.26 with median days on market at 95.

  • Are home prices dropping in Lexington?+

    Median listing price is $267K, -11.7% year over year. 11.6% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Lexington?+

    The typical listing sits 95 days on market, a +102.1% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 32 per month.

  • What's happening in the Lexington luxury market?+

    The average listing price in Lexington has declined by 17.9% year-over-year, a steeper reduction than the 11.7% fall in the median listing price, suggesting a disproportionate softening within the higher price tiers. This divergence is reinforced by a 9.3% year-over-year decrease in the median price per square foot.

  • Where can I find a trusted Lexington real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Lexington agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 30420 · 36mo history