Dakota County, NE Housing Market Brief
county · NE · as of May 2026
What is Dakota County, NE’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Dakota County, NE in its market cycle?
Dakota County, NE is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Dakota County, NE housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $265K | ▲ +6% |
| Median Days on Market | 32 days | ▼ -28.9% |
| Months of Supply | 1.7 | ▼ -26.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 27 | ▲ +8% |
| Homes Sold | 16 | ▲ +45.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $142 | ▼ -8.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% | ▲ +3.3% |
How has Dakota County, NE’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dakota County, NE a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Dakota County, NE is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 65 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Dakota County, NE?
The median sale price in Dakota County, NE is $265K, having risen 6% over the past year.
How affordable is Dakota County, NE?
Dakota County, NE scores 73 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Dakota County, NE's Alpha Score?
Dakota County, NE's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (85/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (54/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Dakota County, NE? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.