In Dakota, Nebraska, the median home price is $248,003, compared with the Nebraska median of $277,327; median household income is $70,329; the population is 21,354; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 232.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 13.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Dakota at a glance
Population
21,354
Median Household Income
$70,329
Typical Home Value
$248,003
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
232.9
Avg Commute Time
13.9
About Dakota
Dakota has a population of 21,354. The median home value is $248,003, 11% below the Nebraska median. Median household income is $70,329 (8% below the Nebraska median). The most populated towns are South Sioux, Dakota, and Covington.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Dakota
8 towns, by population.
County rankings in Nebraska
Every county in Nebraska, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in Nebraska
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Nebraska
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Nebraska by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Nebraska
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Nebraska
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Nebraska
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Nebraska
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Nebraska
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Nebraska
- 10Best school ratingsNebraska School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Nebraska
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Nebraska
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Nebraska
Dakota at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Dakota?
- Dakota has a population of 21,354 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Dakota?
- The median home value in Dakota is $248,003. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Dakota?
- Median household income in Dakota is $70,329 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Dakota in?
- Dakota is in Nebraska.
- How many towns are in Dakota?
- Dakota contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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