At a Glance
Median Income
$59,250
$25,920 per capita
Home Value
$101,300
Zillow: $210,748
Median Rent
$725/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
21.7% smoking rate
How Dearing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dearing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dearing a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dearing residents earn a median household income of $59,250 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,920. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 501 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dearing is $101,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,748. Median rent is $725/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
24.0% of adults in Dearing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dearing has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population640
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density780/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,250
Per Capita$25,920
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$875M
Avg Weekly Wage$845
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,300
Rent$725
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$210,748
Housing Units291
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,503/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation469 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dearing was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.