Dawson County, NE home prices

Dawson County, NE: the typical home is worth $205,954 as of 2026-05, up +2.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $143/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1978: $46,964 → 2026: $205,954 (4.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $205,954, homes in Dawson County sit 5% below the Nebraska median ($217,144) and 12% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #49 of 89 Nebraska counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here sit on the market — a median 125 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.0× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~22% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,017/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,320/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Gosper County, NE ($323,920) · Phelps County, NE ($221,452) · Custer County, NE ($180,074) · Frontier County, NE ($176,894) · Buffalo County, NE ($304,755) · Furnas County, NE ($121,138)