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Dearing, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · McDuffie County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
640 Population 780/sq mi density
$59,250 Median Income $25,920 per capita
$101,300 Home Value $211,924 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
35 Violent Crime/100K 1,246 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,250 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,300 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Dearing, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,250
21% below
$25,920 per capita
Home Value
$101,300
64% below
Zillow: $211,924
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
35/100K
91% below
1,246/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
323 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
79%
Home Value
36%
Rent
62%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dearing a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 2.5% (31% below 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 $211,924. 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.

Safety & Crime

Dearing reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,246/100K.

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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population640
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density780/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,250
Per Capita$25,920
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$875M
Avg Weekly Wage$845

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,300
Rent$725
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$211,924
Housing Units291
Rent Burden34.2%

Crime

F
Violent35/100K
Property1,246/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,503/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.