Housing in Chester, NE

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$90,944

Chester vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Chester is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Rent Burden

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$72,600

Median Rent

$850

Total Housing Units

135

Vacancy Rate

19.3%

Owner Occupied

81.7%

Renter Occupied

18.4%

Median Property Tax

$700

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$575

Housing Types

Single Family
100.0%
Multi-Family
0.0%
Mobile Home
0.0%

The median home value in Chester, NE is $72,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Chester is $90,944. The median rent is $850 per month (Census ACS). About 81.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 135 total housing units.