Housing in Elgin, NE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$233,744
Elgin vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Elgin is highlighted.
Median Home Value
20th%ilemost expensive$98,000show rank
Median Rent
14th%ilemost expensive rent$675show rank
Rent Burden
25th%ilehighest rent burden15.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$98,000
Median Rent
$675
Total Housing Units
380
Vacancy Rate
11.3%
Owner Occupied
82.2%
Renter Occupied
17.8%
Median Property Tax
$1,064
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$558
Housing Types
Single Family92.4%
Multi-Family4.5%
Mobile Home3.2%
The median home value in Elgin, NE is $98,000. According to Zillow, the home value index for Elgin is $233,744. The median rent is $675 per month (Census ACS). About 82.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1961. There are 380 total housing units.