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Imperial, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Chase County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,182
Population
720/sq mi density
$71,667
Median Income
$36,899 per capita
$176,700
Home Value
$217,766 Zillow
$1,046
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,667 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,700 home value, $1,046/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$176,700
37% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,046/mo
10% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
82.2%
26% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,014
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$176,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$217,766
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
82.2%
Owner-Occupied
17.8%
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:
$1,046/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
82.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $176,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $217,766 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,046 |
| 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 | 82.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,014 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 28.5% |