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MN area data

Dawson, MN

Dawson, MN.

Population: 2,379 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$198,374
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+24.3%
10-year appreciation
+83.3%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$207,849
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
26.3 in
Annual snowfall
50.4 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Lac Qui Parle County Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-28 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,952
Median annual property tax
$2,003
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,448
Average weekly wage
$868
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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