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Chadron, Nebraska houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Chadron, NE (Dawes County) — Census median home value $153,300, county listing prices up about 6.0% over the past year. Market data for Chadron houses and the broader area.
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Chadron, NE is in Dawes County, Nebraska — this guide covers houses in Chadron and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,207, with a median household income of $54,026. Census data puts the median value of houses in Chadron at $153,300.
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Market overview
Chadron housing market
Chadron is in Dawes County, Nebraska. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Chadron and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$153,300
Population (Census ACS)
5,207
Median household income
$54,026
County price trend (2025)
5.95% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Chadron market snapshot
Population
5,207
County
Dawes County
Median Household Income
$54,026
Median Home Value (city)
$153,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,044/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chadron's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $153,300.
County Price Trend
Dawes County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.95% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Chadron has an estimated population of 5,207 and a median household income of $54,026, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Chadron's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Dawes County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Chadron.
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Nearby communities include Whitney, Crawford.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hay Springs (~18.7 mi), White Clay (~25.5 mi), Rushville (~28.3 mi), Clinton (~33.5 mi), Hemingford (~35.1 mi), Gordon (~40.5 mi), Berea (~42.4 mi), Harrison (~45.6 mi), Alliance (~50.4 mi), Mitchell (~73.6 mi), Scottsbluff (~74.3 mi), Minatare (~74.6 mi), Terrytown (~75.8 mi), Morrill (~75.9 mi), Melbeta (~76.8 mi), Gering (~76.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Chadron data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,207
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$153,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$54,026
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,044
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.95%
Census place type
city
County
Dawes County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.90 sq mi
Census GEOID
3108605
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
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Schools
CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS — 4 schools, 941 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Dawes addresses may be served by CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Chadron FAQ
What are houses worth in Chadron, NE?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Chadron at $153,300.
How much do houses cost in Chadron, NE?
For owner-occupied houses in Chadron, Census ACS data shows a median value of $153,300. Active listing prices in Dawes County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Chadron, NE?
Chadron houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Dawes County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Chadron, NE?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chadron's population at approximately 5,207.
What's the median rent in Chadron, NE?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Chadron at approximately $1,044 per month.
What is the median household income in Chadron, NE?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Chadron at approximately $54,026.
Is the Chadron housing market growing?
Dawes County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.95% annual change in 2025.
Is Chadron, NE affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Chadron's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Chadron, NE?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS for many Chadron addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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