Housing in Clay Center, NE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$173,178
Clay Center vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Clay Center is highlighted.
Median Home Value
40th%ilemost expensive$148,300show rank
Median Rent
9th%ilemost expensive rent$620show rank
Rent Burden
3rd%ilehighest rent burden9.8%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$148,300
Median Rent
$620
Total Housing Units
346
Vacancy Rate
9.8%
Owner Occupied
82.0%
Renter Occupied
17.9%
Median Property Tax
$2,247
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$846
Housing Types
Single Family88.4%
Multi-Family8.7%
Mobile Home2.9%
The median home value in Clay Center, NE is $148,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Clay Center is $173,178. The median rent is $620 per month (Census ACS). About 82.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1959. There are 346 total housing units.