At a Glance
Median Income
$51,827
$32,185 per capita
Home Value
$411,100
Zillow: $388,300
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
15.6% smoking rate
How Dobbins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dobbins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dobbins a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dobbins residents earn a median household income of $51,827 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,185. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,146 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dobbins is $411,100 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,300. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
32.3% of adults in Dobbins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dobbins has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population511
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density66/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans15.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,827
Per Capita$32,185
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$4,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,287
Housing
C
Home Value$411,100
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$388,300
Housing Units310
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,988/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation1,746 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+19.6%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dobbins was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.