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Gothenburg, Nebraska real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Gothenburg, NE (Dawson County) — Census median home value $173,200, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year.
Gothenburg, NE is in Dawson County, Nebraska — covering the whole local market here: 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 Gothenburg's median home value at $173,200.
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Gothenburg market snapshot
Population
3,436
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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What are home values like in Gothenburg, NE?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Gothenburg's median home value at $173,200.
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.
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