Dawson County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Dawson County, Nebraska, the median home value is $166,200, with a median monthly rent of $925. This places Dawson County at #1879 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #42 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: $964
- Establishments: 698
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 27
- Multi-family: 4
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,898 (avg $65,705)
- Outflow: 9,434 (avg $66,546)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Dawson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68850 | 276.2 | -3.97% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
How Dawson County Compares
| Metric | Dawson County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,200 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $925 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 66.4% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.0 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dawson County is 1.0% above the Nebraska state average and 27.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $925/month is 16.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.0, the buy-vs-rent decision in Dawson County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Dawson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 66.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | West Virginia | $166,200 | $879 |
| Pettis County | Missouri | $166,300 | $885 |
| Buchanan County | Missouri | $166,300 | $902 |
| Lewis County | New York | $166,100 | $837 |
| Harding County | South Dakota | $166,100 | $521 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase County | $165,900 | $800 | 79.1% |
| Box Butte County | $166,600 | $752 | 76.8% |
| Holt County | $165,100 | $714 | 72.3% |
| Keith County | $168,000 | $771 | 71.1% |
| Scotts Bluff County | $168,500 | $909 | 69.3% |
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 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).