Housing in Merna, NE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$163,640
Merna vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Merna is highlighted.
Median Home Value
24th%ilemost expensive$107,500show rank
Median Rent
62nd%ilemost expensive rent$1,083show rank
Rent Burden
43rd%ilehighest rent burden17.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$107,500
Median Rent
$1,083
Total Housing Units
166
Vacancy Rate
15.7%
Owner Occupied
79.3%
Renter Occupied
20.7%
Median Property Tax
$1,233
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$583
Housing Types
Single Family87.3%
Multi-Family4.2%
Mobile Home8.4%
The median home value in Merna, NE is $107,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Merna is $163,640. The median rent is $1,083 per month (Census ACS). About 79.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1958. There are 166 total housing units.