Living in Dwight, Nebraska

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

Dwight has 230 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $71,042 (7% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $154,600, the median rent is $440/month.

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

Dwight at a glance

Population
230
Median age
52.4State: 37.2
Median household income
$71,042State: $76,475
Median home value
$154,600State: $238,600
Median rent
$440/moState: $1,072
Homeowners
78.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
Average commute
25 min

Is Dwight a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.

Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 25 minutes.

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

Cost of living in Dwight

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dwight the median home value is $154,600, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $440 per month, which is 10% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,016 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Dwight$154,600
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Dwight$440
Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Dwight median household income

The median household income in Dwight is $71,042 and the income per person is $48,858. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Dwight$71,042
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Dwight: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
135
Owner-occupied
78.5%
Renter-occupied
21.5%
Vacant
10.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.90

Dwight demographics

Population
230
Median age
52.4
Under 18
8.3%
65 and older
13.9%
Households
121
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92.2%
Hispanic or Latino5.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Dwight

7.7% of adults 25 and older in Dwight have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Dwight7.7%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Dwight

Unemployment rate
1.3%State: 3%
Average commute
25 minState: 19 min
Work from home
8.1%
Drive alone
84.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2%
Homes with broadband
86%

Dwight vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Dwight230$71,042$154,600$440
Bee281$99,688$150,000$900
Brainard303$68,750$172,800$756
Ulysses190$76,458$36,300$675
Valparaiso524$85,625$230,400$931
Garland180$51,979$185,000—
Staplehurst322$83,060$86,000$917
Seward7,678$72,564$244,600$1,018
David City3,017$65,573$165,200$767

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Living in Dwight: FAQ

What is the median household income in Dwight, NE?

The median household income in Dwight is $71,042, 7% 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 Dwight?

The median home value in Dwight is $154,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

How much is rent in Dwight?

The median gross rent in Dwight is $440 per month, about 10% of household income.

Is Dwight, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 25 minutes.

What is the median age in Dwight?

The median age in Dwight is 52.4 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Dwight?

The average commute to work in Dwight is 25 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Dwight?

The unemployment rate in Dwight is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Dwight?

7.7% of adults in Dwight 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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