Dobbins Heights, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Scotland County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
711 Population 808/sq mi density
$21,389 Median Income $19,540 per capita
$50,800 Home Value $125,291 Zillow
$665 Median Rent 44.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$21,389 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,800 home value, $665/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Dobbins Heights, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$21,389
72% below
$19,540 per capita
Home Value
$50,800
82% below
Zillow: $125,291
Median Rent
$665/mo
43% below
44.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
92% below
86.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
49.5%
54% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Dobbins Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dobbins Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
28%
Home Value
18%
Rent
57%
Poverty
311%
Bachelor's
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dobbins Heights a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dobbins Heights residents earn a median household income of $21,389 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,540. 38.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dobbins Heights is $50,800 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,291. Median rent is $665/month, with 44.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

2.6% of adults in Dobbins Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dobbins Heights has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population711
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density808/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$21,389
Per Capita$19,540
Unemployment
Poverty38.6%
County GDP$1,560M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,800
Rent$665
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$125,291
Housing Units449
Rent Burden44.0%

Health

Obesity49.5%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death16,835/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation396 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute40 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Dobbins Heights was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.