At a Glance
Median Income
$54,659
$24,631 per capita
Home Value
$82,900
Zillow: $171,211
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
0.0% poverty rate
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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dudley residents earn a median household income of $54,659 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,631. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dudley is $82,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,211. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Education
14.3% of adults in Dudley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dudley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population212
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density642/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,659
Per Capita$24,631
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,900
Rent$1,125
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$171,211
Housing Units95
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,457 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute42 min
Broadband69.1%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Dudley was founded in 1859.
The median home in Dudley was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.