At a Glance
Median Income
$46,389
$23,967 per capita
Home Value
$100,700
Zillow: $130,355
Median Rent
$728/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
482/100K
5,695/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
51.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
30.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Dudley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dudley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dudley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dudley residents earn a median household income of $46,389 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,967. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,557 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dudley is $100,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,355. Median rent is $728/month, with 19.7% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Dudley reports 482 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,695/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Dudley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
51.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dudley has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,320
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density841/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,389
Per Capita$23,967
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty30.6%
County GDP$6,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$944
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,700
Rent$728
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$130,355
Housing Units541
Rent Burden19.7%
Crime
F
Violent482/100K
Property5,695/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation183 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+51.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dudley was built in 1991.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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