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    Best Neighborhoods in Dodge Center, MN

    Comprehensive data on Dodge Center, MN including safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life metrics.

    Population: 2,8312026 Data

    Best Neighborhoods in Dodge Center, MN — Key Takeaways

    Neighborhood-level ranking data for Dodge Center, MN is not yet available. Below is a comprehensive overview of Dodge Center as a whole.

    Dodge Center has a population of 2,831, a median household income of $76,058, an unemployment rate of 3.9%, and a poverty rate of 6.4%. The median home value citywide is $164,400, which is 42% below the national average of $281,900.

    Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

    Dodge Center at a Glance

    Detailed neighborhood-level data for Dodge Center is coming soon. In the meantime, here is a comprehensive overview.

    Median Home Value

    $164,400

    Nat'l avg: $281,900

    Median Income

    $76,058

    Nat'l avg: $74,580

    Population

    2,831

    Walk Score

    N/A

    Violent Crime

    1.2 per 1K

    Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K

    Air Quality

    N/A

    Climate Risk

    N/A

    Unemployment

    3.9%

    Nat'l avg: 3.7%

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    How We Rank Neighborhoods in Dodge Center

    Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

    Affordability
    25% weight
    Walkability & Transit
    15% weight
    Safety
    17% weight
    Environment
    17% weight
    Education
    13% weight
    Economy
    13% weight

    Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

    Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Dodge Center a safe city?
    Dodge Center has a violent crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 3.6 per 1,000. Crime varies significantly by neighborhood.

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