Living in Dix, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dix · Census data 2020–2024

Dix has 224 residents with a median age of 50. The median household income is $52,500 (31% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $105,000.

Dix is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Dix at a glance

Population
224
Median age
50State: 37.2
Median household income
$52,500State: $76,475
Median home value
$105,000State: $238,600
Homeowners
83.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
Average commute
21 min

Is Dix a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.5%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Dix

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dix the median home value is $105,000, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,320 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Dix$105,000
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Dix median household income

The median household income in Dix is $52,500 and the income per person is $28,247. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Dix$52,500
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Dix: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
133
Owner-occupied
83.6%
Renter-occupied
16.4%
Vacant
17.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1950
Average household size
2.04

Dix demographics

Population
224
Median age
50
Under 18
14.7%
65 and older
29.5%
Households
110
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
7.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White93.3%
Hispanic or Latino3.6%
Black2.2%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dix ›

Education in Dix

11.4% of adults 25 and older in Dix have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Dix11.4%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Dix

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3%
Average commute
21 minState: 19 min
Work from home
1.9%
Drive alone
64.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
12.5%
Homes with broadband
65.5%

Dix vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Dix224$52,500$105,000—
Kimball2,225$56,174$112,100$828
Potter283$76,250$109,600$875
Bushnell160$40,000$70,500—
Harrisburg103$81,071$113,600—
Peetz265$52,500$154,600$831
Gurley207$60,952$84,700$633
Sidney6,419$54,734$139,400$819
Dalton435$66,042$95,700$883

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Living in Dix: FAQ

What is the median household income in Dix, NE?

The median household income in Dix is $52,500, 31% lower than 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 Dix?

The median home value in Dix is $105,000, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

Is Dix, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.5%.

What is the median age in Dix?

The median age in Dix is 50 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Dix?

The average commute to work in Dix is 21 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Dix?

The unemployment rate in Dix is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Dix?

11.4% of adults in Dix 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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