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Gothenburg, Nebraska

city · Dawson County

At a glance

3,452
Population
$191,000
Median home value (all homes)
37% below U.S. median
$200,444
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$883/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$79,219
Median household income
1% above U.S. median
16.5 min
Average commute
91.2%
Homes with broadband
99.95%
Locations with fiber available
0.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost41% 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 college58 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college148 mi
High school graduates92.1%
College graduates24.6%

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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