At a Glance
Median Income
$84,167
$29,791 per capita
Home Value
$235,200
Zillow: $275,582
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
18.0% smoking rate
How Dowling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dowling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dowling a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dowling residents earn a median household income of $84,167 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,791. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dowling is $235,200 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,582. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
11.7% of adults in Dowling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dowling has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population344
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$84,167
Per Capita$29,791
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$235,200
Rent
Ownership97.3%
Zillow$275,582
Housing Units162
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,873/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation966 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Dowling was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.