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Clarks, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Polk County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
337
Population
1,087/sq mi density
$55,625
Median Income
$30,714 per capita
$92,000
Home Value
$321,162 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
69
Violent Crime/100K
1,714 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$92,000
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.8%
28% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
154
Median year built: 1941
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$92,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$321,162
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
83.8%
Owner-Occupied
16.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$706/mo
1 Bedroom
$791/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,001/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,274/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,409/mo
Census median rent:
$925/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1941
Average age of housing stock: 85 years
Homeownership Rate
83.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $92,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $321,162 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| FMR Studio | $706 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $791 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,001 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,274 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,409 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 154 |
| Median Year Built | 1941 |
| Rent Burden | 37.5% |