South Sioux City, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dakota County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
13,871 Population 2,064/sq mi density
$68,397 Median Income $28,273 per capita
$160,900 Home Value $234,813 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,397 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,900 home value, $1,083/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$160,900
43% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
7% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.8%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,139
Median year built: 1973

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$160,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$234,813
Redfin Median Sale
$135,611
Median Sale Price
$135,611
Median List Price
$257,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

55.8%
Owner-Occupied
44.2%
Renter-Occupied
56%
44%
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: $1,083/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$135,611
Median Days on Market
10 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$149
Active Inventory
10
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
26.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
55.8%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$160,900
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$234,813
Redfin Median Sale$135,611
Median Sale Price$135,611
Median List Price$257,500
Price Per Sq Ft$149

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,083
FMR Studio$706
FMR 1-Bedroom$791
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,001
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,274
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,409

Market

Days on Market10
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops20.0%
Homes Sold4
Active Inventory10
Price Per Sq Ft$149

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied55.8%
Renter-Occupied44.2%
Homeownership Rate55.8%
Total Housing Units5,139
Median Year Built1973
Rent Burden26.9%