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Dawson, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Richardson County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
193
Population
919/sq mi density
$58,317
Median Income
$28,475 per capita
$940
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,317 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$940/mo
19% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.9%
24% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
101
Median year built: 1938
Ownership vs. Renting
80.9%
Owner-Occupied
19.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$690/mo
1 Bedroom
$881/mo
2 Bedroom
$995/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,267/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,317/mo
Census median rent:
$940/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
80.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,696 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $940 |
| FMR Studio | $690 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $881 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $995 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,267 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,317 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 80.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 101 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 37.5% |