Cost of Living in Dundy County, Nebraska
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
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Dundy County ranks #230 of 3,142 counties for affordability (top 7%)
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Dundy County Median Renter Income Estimated at 33,500 Dollars
The median renter-household income in Dundy County was estimated at $33,500 according to the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. The official median gross rent as a percentage of household income (GRAPI) is 24.2%, which is 1.0 percentage point above the Nebraska unweighted county mean of 23.2%. Median gross rent in the county is $656 per month, lower than the state unweighted county mean of $797. For homeowners, the median selected monthly owner costs for all units are $606, compared to a state unweighted county mean of $860. The median home value in Dundy County is $143,400, which is below the Nebraska unweighted county mean of $164,635. These figures are based on snapshot data from the U.S. Census Bureau and are not intended for relocation or investment advice. See ACS table B25071 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: Dundy County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 24.2% of renter household income in Dundy County, which is below the 30% affordability benchmark. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $656 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $606. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $26,240 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The Nebraska unweighted mean of county median rents is $797 per month. Dundy County's $656 median is 17.7% below that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
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Rent Burden
13.4%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,375
per month
Owner Cost Burden
12.3%
of gross income
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Median home value is $143,400. Estimated monthly cost: $1,145 vs. your max of $1,375.
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