Cost of Living in Dawes County, NE

What does it cost to live in Dawes County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$53,760

Median Rent

$887/mo

Median Home

$142,100

Affordability

481

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$719
Property Tax$166
Insurance$47

Total Monthly$932
% of Income20.8%

Renting

Median Rent$887
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$912
% of Income19.8%

Living in Dawes County, Nebraska

Dawes County has a median household income of $53,760 with housing costs that represent 20.8% of income for owners and 19.8% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.