Housing in Crete, NE

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$235,179

Crete vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

57th%ilemost expensive$203,900show rank

Median Rent

37th%ilemost expensive rent$846show rank

Rent Burden

14th%ilehighest rent burden13.3%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$203,900

Median Rent

$846

Total Housing Units

2,609

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Owner Occupied

65.6%

Renter Occupied

34.4%

Median Property Tax

$2,621

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$871

Housing Types

Single Family

72.9%

Multi-Family

20.3%

Mobile Home

6.8%

The median home value in Crete, NE is $203,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Crete is $235,179. The median rent is $846 per month (Census ACS). About 65.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1971. There are 2,609 total housing units.