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Merriman, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cherry County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
90
Population
87/sq mi density
$38,125
Median Income
$25,721 per capita
$36,400
Home Value
$163,194 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
250
Violent Crime/100K
821 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$36,400
87% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
90.2%
38% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
76
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$36,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$163,194
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
90.2%
Owner-Occupied
9.8%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
90.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $36,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $163,194 |
Rent
| 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 | 90.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 76 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 26.7% |