Living in Dunning, Nebraska

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

Dunning has 78 residents with a median age of 66.5. The median household income is $61,750 (19% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $73,300, the median rent is $850/month.

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

Dunning at a glance

Population
78
Median age
66.5State: 37.2
Median household income
$61,750State: $76,475
Median home value
$73,300State: $238,600
Median rent
$850/moState: $1,072
Homeowners
68.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
Average commute
41 min

Is Dunning a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.

Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 41 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Dunning

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dunning the median home value is $73,300, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Dunning$73,300
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Dunning$850
Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Dunning median household income

The median household income in Dunning is $61,750 and the income per person is $35,877. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Dunning$61,750
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Dunning: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
70
Owner-occupied
68.1%
Renter-occupied
31.9%
Vacant
32.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1956
Average household size
1.66

32.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dunning has many vacation and second homes.

Dunning demographics

Population
78
Median age
66.5
Under 18
7.7%
65 and older
55.1%
Households
47
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
9.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Dunning

25.8% of adults 25 and older in Dunning have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Dunning25.8%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Dunning

Unemployment rate
2%State: 3%
Average commute
41 minState: 19 min
Work from home
14%
Drive alone
76%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
6%
Homes with broadband
68.1%

Dunning vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Dunning78$61,750$73,300$850
Thedford225$75,224$84,000$675
Arnold945$64,688$146,700$946
Merna383$61,875$100,000$983
Stapleton343$70,250$106,000$713
Broken Bow3,502$60,129$133,200$876
Callaway562$51,146$149,100$631
Tryon142$60,833$122,200$631

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Living in Dunning: FAQ

What is the median household income in Dunning, NE?

The median household income in Dunning is $61,750, 19% 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 Dunning?

The median home value in Dunning is $73,300, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

How much is rent in Dunning?

The median gross rent in Dunning is $850 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is Dunning, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 41 minutes.

What is the median age in Dunning?

The median age in Dunning is 66.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Dunning?

The average commute to work in Dunning is 41 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Dunning?

The unemployment rate in Dunning is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Dunning?

25.8% of adults in Dunning 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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