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.
- Cheapest Counties to Buy a House
- Counties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment
- Counties With the Lowest Property Tax
- Counties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance
- Counties With the Cheapest Childcare
- Safest Counties From Natural Disasters
- Counties With the Lowest Flood Risk
- Counties With the Lowest Wildfire Risk
- Safest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime)
- Counties With the Best School Ratings
- Counties With the Highest Household Income
- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
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.
Compare Dakota with other places
Put up to four states, counties, towns, or ZIPs side by side on income, housing, crime, education, and more.