Housing in Wayne, NE

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$227,758

Wayne vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Wayne is highlighted.

Median Home Value

56th%ilemost expensive$198,600show rank

Median Rent

17th%ilemost expensive rent$707show rank

Rent Burden

31st%ilehighest rent burden16.1%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$198,600

Median Rent

$707

Total Housing Units

2,237

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Owner Occupied

55.0%

Renter Occupied

45.0%

Median Property Tax

$2,670

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,158

Housing Types

Single Family

70.3%

Multi-Family

28.6%

Mobile Home

1.1%

The median home value in Wayne, NE is $198,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Wayne is $227,758. The median rent is $707 per month (Census ACS). About 55.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1973. There are 2,237 total housing units.