Living in South Sioux City, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Sioux City · Census data 2020–2024
South Sioux City has 13,907 residents with a median age of 30.5. The median household income is $68,223 (11% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $174,700, the median rent is $1,127/month.
South Sioux City at a glance
- Population
- 13,907
- Median age
- 30.5State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $68,223State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $174,700State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,127/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 55.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is South Sioux City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Sioux City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Sioux City the median home value is $174,700, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,668 a month in housing costs.
South Sioux City median household income
The median household income in South Sioux City is $68,223 and the income per person is $28,929. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in South Sioux City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,961
- Owner-occupied
- 55.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.1%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.90
South Sioux City demographics
- Population
- 13,907
- Median age
- 30.5
- Under 18
- 32.5%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 4,766
- Foreign-born
- 34.2%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Sioux City ›
Education in South Sioux City
15.5% of adults 25 and older in South Sioux City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Sioux City
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
South Sioux City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Sioux City | 13,907 | $68,223 | $174,700 | $1,127 |
| Sioux City | 86,101 | $68,906 | $173,600 | $976 |
| Dakota City | 2,675 | $76,806 | $177,800 | $635 |
| Dakota Dunes | 3,936 | $136,125 | $565,600 | $1,225 |
| Sergeant Bluff | 5,171 | $123,481 | $298,500 | $1,156 |
| North Sioux City | 3,045 | $71,908 | $269,800 | $1,098 |
| Jackson | 273 | $51,250 | $196,900 | $629 |
| Homer | 446 | $80,714 | $162,900 | $677 |
| Hubbard | 190 | $58,750 | $185,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in South Sioux City, NE?
The median household income in South Sioux City is $68,223, 11% 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 South Sioux City?
The median home value in South Sioux City is $174,700, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in South Sioux City?
The median gross rent in South Sioux City is $1,127 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is South Sioux City, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in South Sioux City?
The median age in South Sioux City is 30.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in South Sioux City?
The average commute to work in South Sioux City is 12 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Sioux City?
The unemployment rate in South Sioux City is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Sioux City?
15.5% of adults in South Sioux 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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