Housing in Chester, NE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow 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
8th%ilemost expensive$72,600show rank
Median Rent
38th%ilemost expensive rent$850show rank
Rent Burden
50th%ilehighest rent burden18.6%show rank
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 Family100.0%
Multi-Family0.0%
Mobile Home0.0%
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.