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Cost of Living in Dodge County, MN

Population 21,045 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,020
Median home value$287,700
Median household income$95,739

The median rent in Dodge County, MN is $1,020/month, 20% lower than the Minnesota median and 28% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $287,700, 14% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $95,739 a year, 7% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 12.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $40,800/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.0×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,455/mo

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Dodge County vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.

Dodge CountyMinnesotaU.S.
Median rent$1,020$1,280$1,413
Median home value$287,700$329,300$332,700
Median household income$95,739$89,062$80,734
Homeownership rate86.6%72.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher30.2%39.4%35.7%
Poverty rate7.0%9.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.3%4.1%5.2%
Work from home12.9%17.6%15.1%
Median age38.738.838.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Dodge County, MN?

The median gross rent in Dodge County, MN is $1,020 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Dodge County, MN?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $40,800 a year in gross income.

Is Dodge County, MN expensive to live in?

Rent there is 28% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.0 times the median household income.

Other counties in Minnesota

Hennepin County, MNRent $1,487 · Income $97,653Ramsey County, MNRent $1,329 · Income $81,568Dakota County, MNRent $1,548 · Income $106,318Anoka County, MNRent $1,464 · Income $101,869Washington County, MNRent $1,710 · Income $115,345St. Louis County, MNRent $1,013 · Income $70,069

Counties with a similar cost of living

Piatt County, ILRent $1,046 · Income $94,811Blanco County, TXRent $1,017 · Income $92,425Harris County, GARent $1,048 · Income $97,302Warren County, IARent $973 · Income $94,588Wilson County, TXRent $1,069 · Income $94,565Pierce County, WIRent $1,044 · Income $92,109

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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