Dublin, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Bladen County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
482 Population 1,095/sq mi density
$140,900 Home Value $144,604 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 42.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Dublin, NC

At a Glance

Home Value
$140,900
50% below
Zillow: $144,604
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
42.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
72.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Dublin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
50%
Rent
60%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dublin a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dublin is $140,900 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,604. Median rent is $692/month, with 42.4% 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 1973.

Education

16.7% of adults in Dublin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 72.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dublin has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population482
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,095/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans36.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$19,239
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$1,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

Home Value$140,900
Rent$692
Ownership43.6%
Zillow$144,604
Housing Units149
Rent Burden42.4%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death16,588/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation138 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+72.6%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Broadband72.4%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Dublin was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.526 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.