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Dawson, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lac qui Parle County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,441
Population
1,001/sq mi density
$70,286
Median Income
$37,217 per capita
$118,800
Home Value
$185,428 Zillow
$618
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
273
Violent Crime/100K
409 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,286 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $618/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$118,800
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$618/mo
47% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
22% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
660
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$118,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$185,428
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
79.9%
Owner-Occupied
20.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$809/mo
1 Bedroom
$899/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,125/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,483/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,698/mo
Census median rent:
$618/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
23% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $118,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $185,428 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $618 |
| FMR Studio | $809 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $899 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,125 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,483 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,698 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 79.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 660 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |