Housing in Dawson, MN
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$183,898
Dawson vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Dawson is highlighted.
Median Home Value
30th%ilemost expensive$118,800show rank
Median Rent
9th%ilemost expensive rent$618show rank
Rent Burden
4th%ilehighest rent burden10.6%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$118,800
Median Rent
$618
Total Housing Units
693
Vacancy Rate
11.1%
Owner Occupied
79.9%
Renter Occupied
20.1%
Median Property Tax
$1,493
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$786
Housing Types
Single Family82.7%
Multi-Family17.0%
Mobile Home0.3%
The median home value in Dawson, MN is $118,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Dawson is $183,898. The median rent is $618 per month (Census ACS). About 79.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1954. There are 693 total housing units.