At a Glance
Median Income
$59,085
$41,504 per capita
Home Value
$274,700
Zillow: $334,390
Median Rent
$1,402/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
3,870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Dumbarton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dumbarton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dumbarton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dumbarton residents earn a median household income of $59,085 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,504. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,205 business establishments, including 728 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dumbarton is $274,700 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,390. Median rent is $1,402/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Dumbarton reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,870/100K.
Education
30.1% of adults in Dumbarton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dumbarton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population8,407
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density4,448/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,085
Per Capita$41,504
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$35,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,604
Housing
A
Home Value$274,700
Rent$1,402
Ownership29.7%
Zillow$334,390
Housing Units4,265
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent579/100K
Property3,870/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,130/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation222 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 16% / D 82%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Dumbarton was built in 1973.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 728 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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