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Gothenburg, Nebraska houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Gothenburg, NE (Dawson County) — Census median home value $173,200, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Gothenburg houses and the broader area.
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Gothenburg, NE is in Dawson County, Nebraska — this guide covers houses in Gothenburg and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,436, with a median household income of $79,519. Census data puts the median value of houses in Gothenburg at $173,200.
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Market overview
Gothenburg housing market
Gothenburg is in Dawson County, Nebraska. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Gothenburg and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$173,200
Population (Census ACS)
3,436
Median household income
$79,519
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Gothenburg market snapshot
Population
3,436
County
Dawson County
Median Household Income
$79,519
Median Home Value (city)
$173,200
Median Gross Rent
$838/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gothenburg's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $173,200.
County Price Trend
Dawson County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.04% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Gothenburg has an estimated population of 3,436 and a median household income of $79,519, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Gothenburg's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 13% 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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Places around Gothenburg
County guide: Dawson County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Gothenburg.
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Nearby communities include Willow Island, Cozad, Farnam, Lexington, Eddyville, Sumner, Overton.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Eustis (~19.1 mi), Moorefield (~20.7 mi), Oconto (~25.3 mi), Curtis (~27.5 mi), Elwood (~27.7 mi), Callaway (~28.1 mi), Stockville (~29.6 mi), Maywood (~30.6 mi), Smithfield (~32.5 mi), Arnold (~34.5 mi), Bertrand (~38.8 mi), Broken Bow (~42.6 mi), Merna (~43.8 mi), Berwyn (~45.0 mi), Loomis (~45.8 mi), Ansley (~47.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Gothenburg data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,436
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$173,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$79,519
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$838
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-0.04%
Census place type
city
County
Dawson County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.63 sq mi
Census GEOID
3119385
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
Life in Gothenburg
Schools
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS — 8 schools, 3,221 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Dawson addresses may be served by LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Gothenburg FAQ
What are houses worth in Gothenburg, NE?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Gothenburg at $173,200.
How much do houses cost in Gothenburg, NE?
For owner-occupied houses in Gothenburg, Census ACS data shows a median value of $173,200. Active listing prices in Dawson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Gothenburg, NE?
Gothenburg houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Dawson 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 Gothenburg, NE?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gothenburg's population at approximately 3,436.
What's the median rent in Gothenburg, NE?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Gothenburg at approximately $838 per month.
What is the median household income in Gothenburg, NE?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Gothenburg at approximately $79,519.
Is the Gothenburg housing market growing?
Dawson County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.04% annual change in 2025.
Is Gothenburg, NE affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Gothenburg's median home value at about 2.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 13% 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 Gothenburg, NE?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS for many Gothenburg addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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