Dodge County, Minnesota Housing Market
In Dodge County, Minnesota, the median home value is $287,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,020. This places Dodge County at #688 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #20 within Minnesota.
📈 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: $1,249
- Establishments: 471
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 50
- Multi-family: 33
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,942 (avg $88,708)
- Outflow: 8,556 (avg $89,471)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 7 active ZIP codes in Dodge County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55940 | 268.6 | +5.43% | 2025 |
| 2 | 55917 | 221.0 | -0.14% | 2025 |
| 3 | 55963 | 239.7 | +9.38% | 2025 |
| 4 | 55955 | 250.7 | +5.08% | 2025 |
| 5 | 55927 | 234.7 | +5.68% | 2025 |
| 6 | 55944 | 227.4 | +3.24% | 2025 |
| 7 | 55946 | 231.0 | +2.92% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Dodge County | Minnesota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $287,700 | $238,335 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,020 | $938 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 86.6% | 77.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.5 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dodge County is 20.7% above the Minnesota state average and 26.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,020/month is 8.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Dodge County has an owner-occupancy rate of 86.6%, compared to 77.9% in Minnesota and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami County | Kansas | $287,700 | $1,107 |
| Horry County | South Carolina | $287,700 | $1,255 |
| Minnehaha County | South Dakota | $287,600 | $978 |
| Washington County | Texas | $288,100 | $1,165 |
| Cass County | Minnesota | $288,300 | $863 |
Other Counties in Minnesota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | $288,300 | $863 | 86.2% |
| Goodhue County | $285,100 | $966 | 78.8% |
| Becker County | $291,000 | $920 | 77.2% |
| Hubbard County | $282,600 | $905 | 83.1% |
| Stearns County | $273,400 | $1,068 | 67.9% |
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).