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Dorchester, Nebraska

village · Saline County

At a glance

550
Population
$163,200
Median home value (all homes)
46% below U.S. median
$204,420
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$638/mo
Median rent
53% below U.S. median
$74,286
Median household income
5% below U.S. median
20.7 min
Average commute
89.7%
Homes with broadband
94.89%
Locations with fiber available
2.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost26% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college24 mi
High school graduates97%
College graduates20.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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