Housing in Imperial, NE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$219,204
Imperial vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Imperial is highlighted.
Median Home Value
50th%ilemost expensive$176,700show rank
Median Rent
59th%ilemost expensive rent$1,046show rank
Rent Burden
42nd%ilehighest rent burden17.5%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$176,700
Median Rent
$1,046
Total Housing Units
1,037
Vacancy Rate
24.6%
Owner Occupied
82.2%
Renter Occupied
17.8%
Median Property Tax
$2,623
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,160
Housing Types
Single Family80.7%
Multi-Family4.0%
Mobile Home15.3%
The median home value in Imperial, NE is $176,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Imperial is $219,204. The median rent is $1,046 per month (Census ACS). About 82.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1974. There are 1,037 total housing units.