What is the rental yield in Benson, Omaha, Nebraska?

The gross yield in Benson, Omaha, Nebraska is 8.3. That comes with prices about 9% below the city median and 14% below the state median. The yield is supported by a lower price position, while the Red Flag score of 50 keeps the risk reading moderate.

How have prices changed in Benson, Omaha, Nebraska over the past year?

Prices in Benson, Omaha, Nebraska increased 0.7 over the past year. That is a small move relative to the neighborhood’s position at about 9% below the city median and 14% below the state median. The data suggests a fairly stable pricing pattern.

How walkable is Benson, Omaha, Nebraska?

Benson, Omaha, Nebraska has walkability of 50, which is a midrange score. It also shows an 8.3 gross yield and a Red Flag score of 50. Education is in the 17th percentile, making school-district test-score performance the weakest metric in the set.

How does Benson compare with Omaha, Nebraska overall?

Compared with Omaha, Nebraska, Benson is about 9% below the city median on price and delivers an 8.3 gross yield. Prices rose 0.7 over the past year, while walkability is 50 and the Red Flag score is 50. Education is in the 17th percentile.

Neighborhood

Benson

Omaha, Nebraska US

Benson, Omaha, Nebraska has an investment profile centered on an 8.3 gross yield and prices about 9% below the city median and 14% below the state median. Prices increased 0.7 over the past year, showing limited recent momentum. Walkability is 50 and the Red Flag score is 50, while education is in the 17th percentile, which is the clearest relative weakness in the numbers.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

2.14 mi²

ZIP Code

68104

County

Douglas County

State

Nebraska

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5US Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$219,935

YoY+0.7%

Gross Rental Yield

8.3%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

50 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

17 / 100

Limited · better than 17% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Benson Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Benson, Omaha.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$219,935	+0.7%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$148/sqft	-0.3%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,518/mo	+3.1%
Gross Rental Yield	8.3%	—
Liquidity Score	39 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	147	-16.0%

Is Benson Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Nebraska crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

50 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Tornado100Very High

Heat100Very High

Strong Wind100Very High

Hail100Very High

Flood40Moderate

Wildfire20Low

Hurricane20Low

Earthquake20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Nebraska averaged 18.5 crimes and 2.2 violent per 1,000 residents (-15.6% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 8.3%

Active transaction volume — 147 homes sold last period

Tornado risk is Very High (100/100)

Heat risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Benson's live DistrictScore metrics.

Benson Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Nebraska-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.3 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-8.4% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Benson centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 60% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Nebraska Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	18.5	2.2	-15.6%
2023	22.1	2.3	+2.4%
2022	21.8	2.9	+3.2%
2021	21.2	3.0	-4.4%
2020	22.4	3.3	-4.3%
2019	23.5	3.0	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Benson inherits the Nebraska figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Benson

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Walkability & Amenities in Benson

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

50

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

3

Grocery

15

Dining

13

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

6

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Benson's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Benson vs Omaha vs Nebraska

How Benson benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Benson, the median sale price sits about 9% below the median for Omaha neighborhoods and about 14% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 8.3%, against 6.9% for Omaha neighborhoods and 4.9% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 0.7%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Omaha neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Benson	$148/sqft	8.3%	39
Omaha	$163/sqft	6.9%	21
Nebraska	$172/sqft	4.9%	27

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Nebraska tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~1.38% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5.2%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: $2.25 per $1,000.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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Benson Real Estate FAQ

Benson, Omaha, Nebraska presents an 8.3 gross yield with prices about 9% below the city median and 14% below the state median. Prices rose 0.7 over the past year, so momentum is modest. The Red Flag score is 50, indicating a middle-of-the-road risk reading.

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