At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$31,903 per capita
Home Value
$103,600
Zillow: $157,039
Median Rent
$834/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
15.3% smoking rate
How Dolgeville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dolgeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dolgeville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dolgeville residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,903. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,190 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dolgeville is $103,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,039. Median rent is $834/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
18.7% of adults in Dolgeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dolgeville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,948
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,059/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$31,903
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,600
Rent$834
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$157,039
Housing Units992
Rent Burden23.9%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation852 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dolgeville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.