Housing in Howells, NE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$241,196
Howells vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Howells is highlighted.
Median Home Value
23rd%ilemost expensive$104,500show rank
Median Rent
5th%ilemost expensive rent$558show rank
Rent Burden
2nd%ilehighest rent burden9.3%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$104,500
Median Rent
$558
Total Housing Units
326
Vacancy Rate
16.9%
Owner Occupied
88.6%
Renter Occupied
11.4%
Median Property Tax
$1,375
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$607
Housing Types
Single Family89.3%
Multi-Family6.4%
Mobile Home4.3%
The median home value in Howells, NE is $104,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Howells is $241,196. The median rent is $558 per month (Census ACS). About 88.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1950. There are 326 total housing units.