Housing in Western, NE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$178,230
Western vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Western is highlighted.
Median Home Value
6th%ilemost expensive$61,700show rank
Median Rent
7th%ilemost expensive rent$596show rank
Rent Burden
26th%ilehighest rent burden15.3%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$61,700
Median Rent
$596
Total Housing Units
116
Vacancy Rate
12.1%
Owner Occupied
85.3%
Renter Occupied
14.7%
Median Property Tax
$833
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$493
Housing Types
Single Family100.0%
Multi-Family0.0%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Western, NE is $61,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Western is $178,230. The median rent is $596 per month (Census ACS). About 85.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 116 total housing units.