Housing in Friend, NE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$226,638
Friend vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Friend is highlighted.
Median Home Value
48th%ilemost expensive$171,200show rank
Median Rent
31st%ilemost expensive rent$808show rank
Rent Burden
7th%ilehighest rent burden11.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$171,200
Median Rent
$808
Total Housing Units
491
Vacancy Rate
11.8%
Owner Occupied
81.8%
Renter Occupied
18.2%
Median Property Tax
$2,591
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,263
Housing Types
Single Family93.3%
Multi-Family5.1%
Mobile Home1.6%
The median home value in Friend, NE is $171,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Friend is $226,638. The median rent is $808 per month (Census ACS). About 81.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1961. There are 491 total housing units.