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David City, Nebraska

city · Butler County

At a glance

3,017
Population
$165,200
Median home value (all homes)
46% below U.S. median
$215,246
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$767/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$65,573
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
19.3 min
Average commute
90.9%
Homes with broadband
77.09%
Locations with fiber available
0.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing28% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost31% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college23 mi
Nearest community college40 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates89.2%
College graduates32.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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