Dawes County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Dawes County, Nebraska, the median home value is $150,900, with a median monthly rent of $900. This places Dawes County at #2220 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #55 within Nebraska.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $749
- Establishments: 244
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 15
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,041 (avg $59,803)
- Outflow: 2,696 (avg $61,225)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Dawes County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69337 | 296.6 | +5.76% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Dawes County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,900 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $900 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 61.8% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.0 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dawes County is 8.3% below the Nebraska state average and 33.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $900/month is 13.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.0, buying a home in Dawes County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Dawes County has an owner-occupancy rate of 61.8%, compared to 74.0% in Nebraska and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | Ohio | $150,900 | $742 |
| Raleigh County | West Virginia | $150,900 | $902 |
| Benton County | Indiana | $151,000 | $774 |
| Adair County | Kentucky | $150,800 | $771 |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | $150,800 | $848 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore County | $151,000 | $716 | 80.4% |
| Frontier County | $149,800 | $666 | 74.0% |
| Sherman County | $152,000 | $818 | 75.4% |
| Cherry County | $152,200 | $916 | 61.4% |
| Valley County | $154,600 | $626 | 73.8% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).