Is Clarks, NE 68628 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Clarks is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list95.9%Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market56Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft$163

The Clarks housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Clarks, NE 68628 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 56 days. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

About the area

Merrick County, NE

Population	848
Median income	$58,438
Average income	$77,368
Median home value	$183,600
Median rent	$792/month
Owner-occupied	92% of homes
Median year built	1967

Natural hazard riskHail (very high), tornadoes (relatively high), winter storms (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 68628; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Questions about Clarks real estate

How fast do homes sell in Clarks?

The typical home went under contract in 56 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Clarks sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Clarks?

About 1.30% of a home’s value a year in Merrick County, or roughly $5,200 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Clarks?

The median sale price was $234,898 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $163 per square foot.

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