Housing in Fairbury, NE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$113,500
Fairbury vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Fairbury is highlighted.
Median Home Value
16th%ilemost expensive$90,800show rank
Median Rent
13th%ilemost expensive rent$666show rank
Rent Burden
27th%ilehighest rent burden15.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$90,800
Median Rent
$666
Total Housing Units
2,050
Vacancy Rate
16.9%
Owner Occupied
63.3%
Renter Occupied
36.7%
Median Property Tax
$1,493
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$867
Housing Types
Single Family74.2%
Multi-Family25.5%
Mobile Home0.3%
The median home value in Fairbury, NE is $90,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Fairbury is $113,500. The median rent is $666 per month (Census ACS). About 63.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 2,050 total housing units.