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David City, NE

David City, NE.

Population: 3,942 (Census ACS)

The median home value in David City, NE is $233,744 — up 7.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 107 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$233,744

Median home value

+7.9%

1-year change

107

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$233,744
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+24.6%
5-year appreciation
+46.7%
10-year appreciation
+119.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$234,874
House Price Index (state)
443.6 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$255,000
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
-5.6%
Median days on market
107 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
8
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$734/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,374/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
Schools include
DAVID CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DAVID CITY SECONDARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bruno Co-op Association/Associated Properties (11.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
29.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
David City Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BUTLER COUNTY HEALTH
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-29 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,089
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
72.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,920
Average weekly wage
$1,107
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

David CityState medianUS median
Median home value$233,744$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$255,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market107 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,089$2,000$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in David City, NE?
$233,744.
What is the median sale price in David City, NE?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in David City, NE?
Median days on market: 107 days.
What is typical rent in David City, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in David City, NE?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in David City, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in David City, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near David City, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve David City, NE?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in David City, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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