Housing in Dorchester, NE
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$191,935
Dorchester vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Dorchester is highlighted.
Median Home Value
38th%ilemost expensive$140,100show rank
Median Rent
7th%ilemost expensive rent$598show rank
Rent Burden
9th%ilehighest rent burden12.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$140,100
Median Rent
$598
Total Housing Units
261
Vacancy Rate
4.6%
Owner Occupied
79.9%
Renter Occupied
20.1%
Median Property Tax
$1,823
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$786
Housing Types
Single Family94.3%
Multi-Family3.8%
Mobile Home1.9%
The median home value in Dorchester, NE is $140,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Dorchester is $191,935. The median rent is $598 per month (Census ACS). About 79.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1962. There are 261 total housing units.