Merrick County, NE home prices

Merrick County, NE: the typical home is worth $232,670 as of 2026-05, up +5.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $132/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1997: $81,743 → 2026: $232,670 (2.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $232,670, homes in Merrick County sit 7% above the Nebraska median ($217,144) and 1% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #35 of 89 Nebraska counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 77 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.2× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~15% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Nance County, NE ($171,885) · Hamilton County, NE ($303,017) · Polk County, NE ($217,144) · Howard County, NE ($284,611) · York County, NE ($233,695) · Hall County, NE ($261,822)