Ponca, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dixon County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
707
Population
918/sq mi density
$53,077
Median Income
$65,604 per capita
$173,800
Home Value
$239,995 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,077 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$173,800 home value, $575/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$173,800
38% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.6%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
389
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$173,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$239,995
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.6%
Owner-Occupied
28.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$706/mo
1 Bedroom
$791/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,001/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,274/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,409/mo
Census median rent:
$575/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
71.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $173,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,995 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $575 |
| FMR Studio | $706 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $791 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,001 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,274 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,409 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 389 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 34.8% |