Special Interest
Housing in Dodge County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Dodge County averages $988/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Wisconsin median of $1,087 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 24% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Dodge County FMR Area are $794 for a studio, $931 for 1‑bedroom, $1,152 for 2‑bedroom, $1,551 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,584 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $164 increase for a 2-bedroom in Dodge County shows a 17% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Dodge County was 2.6% in 2024, compared to Wisconsin at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
