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Dodge County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Nebraska
$1.1M
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$234K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2021 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
OctJan
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
OctJan
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
OctJan
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
OctJan
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
OctJan
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162017201820202022202320252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.15,951
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$234K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,325 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1959
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.88%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.90%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.63%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.20%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.30%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,953
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.72 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Dodge County compares

By median home value, Dodge County is the 21st most expensive of 78 counties in Nebraska, and its typical home is worth more than 39% of all homes in Nebraska.

Home values in Dodge County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$92K$776K
counties in Nebraska ranked by median home value
#NebraskaMedian valueHomes
1Washington County$396K7,971
2Nance County$362K1,552
3Sarpy County$349K63,058
4Banner County$349K327
5Platte County$344K12,731
6Cass County$335K11,849
7Sioux County$333K785
8Saunders County$319K10,361
9Frontier County$319K1,395
10Lancaster County$307K103,665
11Gosper County$303K1,185
12Douglas County$294K188,955
13Seward County$284K6,636
14Buffalo County$282K16,892
15Wayne County$267K3,192
16Cherry County$262K2,711
17Hamilton County$260K4,175
18Hall County$252K20,528
19Madison County$241K12,889
20Otoe County$240K6,906
21Dodge County$234K15,951
22Howard County$229K2,934
23Kimball County$229K2,010
24Stanton County$228K2,498

78 counties in Nebraska are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Dodge County market

What is the median home price in Dodge County, NE?

The median sale price in Dodge County, NE is $1,065,000 (data through January 2021), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Dodge County, NE each year?

1 homes sold in Dodge County, NE over the last 12 months (data through January 2021). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Dodge County, NE?

Dodge County, NE contains 15,951 residential properties, with a median of 1,325 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1959. The median TopHap Estimate is $234K.

How does Dodge County, NE compare to the rest of Nebraska?

By median home value, Dodge County, NE is the 21st most expensive of 78 counties in Nebraska. Its typical home is worth more than 39% of all homes in Nebraska. Otoe County ranks just above it and Howard County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Dodge County, NE?

63% of homes in Dodge County, NE are owner-occupied. 20% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Dodge County, NE hold?

90% of mortgaged homes in Dodge County, NE are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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