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Market MapNebraskaDawson

Dawson County

NebraskaPopulation: 24,037
73
/100
Buy
#65 of 1,000 counties
#17 in Nebraska (90 counties)

Market Snapshot

$201,202
Median Home Price
26% below national median
$1,256/mo
Median Rent
16% below national median
7.49%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 14% nationally
-$239
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$201,202
Down Payment (20%)$40,240
Loan Amount$160,962
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$1,256
Monthly P&I-$1,055
Est. Expenses (35%)-$440
Net Cash Flow-$239/mo
4.9%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-6.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
7.49%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 4.9% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
73/100
73
Cash Flow(30%)
75/100

Based on 7.49% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
83/100

Based on 3.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
85/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.0x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Above-average rent-to-price ratio (7.49%)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

  • -Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$239/mo)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 4.9% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Economic Indicators

Population
24,037
Median Income
$67,462
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.0x
Very affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
CurrentDawsonNE
73$201,202$1,2567.49%Buy
ButlerNE
73$229,333Est. pending—BuyView
BurtNE
73$180,495Est. pending—BuyView
PolkNE
73$209,751Est. pending—BuyView
SalineNE
73$209,381Est. pending—BuyView
AdamsNE
72$206,718Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyDawson offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

Dawson County in Nebraska scores 73/100, ranking #65 of 1,000 US counties (top 6%). The 7.49% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-239/mo
Cap Rate
4.9%
Cash-on-Cash
-6.2%

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