At a Glance
Median Income
$106,071
$47,557 per capita
Home Value
$383,400
Zillow: $317,559
Median Rent
$1,291/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
12.9% smoking rate
How Dahlgren Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dahlgren's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dahlgren a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dahlgren residents earn a median household income of $106,071 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,557. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 693 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dahlgren is $383,400 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,559. Median rent is $1,291/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
35.1% of adults in Dahlgren hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dahlgren has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,417
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,275/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans15.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,071
Per Capita$47,557
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$2,903M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,821
Housing
A+
Home Value$383,400
Rent$1,291
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$317,559
Housing Units1,353
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,991/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation3 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dahlgren was built in 1985.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.