Median Income
$70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value
$202,000
28% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.7%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$596
49% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.5%
9% higher than US avg
How Dudswell Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,755
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$42,200
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty13.5%
Commute29 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,000
Rent$596
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units800
Rent Burden12.3%
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+21.0%
Graduate+2.3%
Is Dudswell a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Dudswell receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Dudswell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Dudswell is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Dudswell is $202,000, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $596 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.0% have completed high school.
Dudswell has a population of 1,755 with a density of 21 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 5.7% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Spanish | 92.6% |
| 591% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.7% |
The median household income in Dudswell is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $70,000 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.8% |
The median home value in Dudswell is $202,000, 28% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $596 (49% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $202,000 |
| 28% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $596 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.1% |
| Housing Units | 800 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Dudswell vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 84.2 sq mi (218.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |