Dakota County, NE Housing Market Brief
county · NE · as of August 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 Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. 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 | $323K | ▲ +7.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 27 days | ▲ +145.5% |
| Months of Supply | 1.4 | ▼ -17.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 20 | ▼ -9.1% |
| Homes Sold | 15 | ▲ +15.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $162 | ▲ +6.6% |
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 August 2026, Dakota County, NE is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 56 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 $323K, having risen 7.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Dakota County, NE?
Dakota County, NE scores 38 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable 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 Economic Strength (71/100) and its weakest is Affordability (38/100). 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.