At a Glance
Median Income
$48,600
$29,000 per capita
Home Value
$140,300
Zillow: $250,684
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,414/100K
7,554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
27.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Dock Junction Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dock Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dock Junction 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
Dock Junction residents earn a median household income of $48,600 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,000. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,330 business establishments, including 310 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dock Junction is $140,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,684. Median rent is $1,068/month, with 32.3% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Dock Junction reports 1,414 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 272% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,554/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Dock Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dock Junction has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population8,786
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density935/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,600
Per Capita$29,000
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty27.9%
County GDP$6,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,300
Rent$1,068
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$250,684
Housing Units3,764
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,414/100K
Property7,554/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death11,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 37%
Commute18 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Dock Junction was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.