Dakota City, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dakota County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,980
Population
2,129/sq mi density
$80,433
Median Income
$26,946 per capita
$170,200
Home Value
$254,381 Zillow
$1,046
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$80,433 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,200 home value, $1,046/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$170,200
40% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,046/mo
10% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.1%
27% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
760
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$170,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$254,381
Redfin Median Sale
$320,272
Median Sale Price
$320,272
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
83.1%
Owner-Occupied
16.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$796/mo
1 Bedroom
$925/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,154/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,386/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,528/mo
Census median rent:
$1,046/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$320,272
Median Days on Market
10 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
100.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$128
Active Inventory
2
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
83.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $170,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,381 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $320,272 |
| Median Sale Price | $320,272 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $128 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,046 |
| FMR Studio | $796 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $925 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,154 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,386 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,528 |
Market
| Days on Market | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 2 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $128 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 760 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 28.0% |