Housing in Wauneta, NE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$136,769
Wauneta vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Wauneta is highlighted.
Median Home Value
14th%ilemost expensive$86,300show rank
Median Rent
11th%ilemost expensive rent$642show rank
Rent Burden
35th%ilehighest rent burden16.6%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$86,300
Median Rent
$642
Total Housing Units
275
Vacancy Rate
14.6%
Owner Occupied
68.5%
Renter Occupied
31.5%
Median Property Tax
$1,412
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$577
Housing Types
Single Family90.5%
Multi-Family0.7%
Mobile Home8.7%
The median home value in Wauneta, NE is $86,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Wauneta is $136,769. The median rent is $642 per month (Census ACS). About 68.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 275 total housing units.