Living in Dakota City, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dakota City · Census data 2020–2024
Dakota City has 2,675 residents with a median age of 30.7. The median household income is $76,806 (about the same as the Nebraska median), the median home value is $177,800, the median rent is $635/month.
Dakota City at a glance
- Population
- 2,675
- Median age
- 30.7State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $76,806State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $177,800State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $635/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Dakota City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Nebraska median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Dakota City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dakota City the median home value is $177,800, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $635 per month, which is 14.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,652 a month in housing costs.
Dakota City median household income
The median household income in Dakota City is $76,806 and the income per person is $29,453. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Dakota City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 756
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.7%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 3.51
Dakota City demographics
- Population
- 2,675
- Median age
- 30.7
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 742
- Foreign-born
- 15.2%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dakota City ›
Education in Dakota City
9% of adults 25 and older in Dakota City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dakota City
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.1%
Dakota City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota City | 2,675 | $76,806 | $177,800 | $635 |
| South Sioux City | 13,907 | $68,223 | $174,700 | $1,127 |
| Sergeant Bluff | 5,171 | $123,481 | $298,500 | $1,156 |
| Sioux City | 86,101 | $68,906 | $173,600 | $976 |
| Dakota Dunes | 3,936 | $136,125 | $565,600 | $1,225 |
| Homer | 446 | $80,714 | $162,900 | $677 |
| Jackson | 273 | $51,250 | $196,900 | $629 |
| Hubbard | 190 | $58,750 | $185,700 | — |
| North Sioux City | 3,045 | $71,908 | $269,800 | $1,098 |
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What is the median household income in Dakota City, NE?
The median household income in Dakota City is $76,806, about the same as the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dakota City?
The median home value in Dakota City is $177,800, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Dakota City?
The median gross rent in Dakota City is $635 per month, about 14.4% of household income.
Is Dakota City, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Nebraska median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.4%.
What is the median age in Dakota City?
The median age in Dakota City is 30.7 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Dakota City?
The average commute to work in Dakota City is 15 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dakota City?
The unemployment rate in Dakota City is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dakota City?
9% of adults in Dakota City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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