Wausa, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pierce County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
587
Population
1,129/sq mi density
$68,125
Median Income
$35,239 per capita
$79,400
Home Value
$211,574 Zillow
$820
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,400 home value, $820/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$79,400
72% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
89.2%
36% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
324
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$79,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$211,574
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
89.2%
Owner-Occupied
10.8%
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:
$820/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
89.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $79,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $211,574 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $820 |
| 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 | 89.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 89.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 324 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 33.3% |