Housing in Brainard, NE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$260,762
Brainard vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Brainard is highlighted.
Median Home Value
44th%ilemost expensive$158,700show rank
Median Rent
17th%ilemost expensive rent$700show rank
Rent Burden
7th%ilehighest rent burden11.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$158,700
Median Rent
$700
Total Housing Units
173
Vacancy Rate
21.4%
Owner Occupied
82.3%
Renter Occupied
17.6%
Median Property Tax
$1,956
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$925
Housing Types
Single Family94.2%
Multi-Family5.8%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Brainard, NE is $158,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Brainard is $260,762. The median rent is $700 per month (Census ACS). About 82.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1946. There are 173 total housing units.