Housing in Fairbury, NE

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow 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

Median Rent

Rent Burden

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 Family
74.2%
Multi-Family
25.5%
Mobile Home
0.3%

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.