At a Glance
Median Income
$50,000
$27,308 per capita
Home Value
$72,100
Zillow: $148,272
Median Rent
$744/mo
38.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Dunbar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dunbar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dunbar 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
Dunbar residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,308. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dunbar is $72,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,272. Median rent is $744/month, with 38.1% 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 1948.
Education
10.4% of adults in Dunbar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunbar has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population981
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,691/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$27,308
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,100
Rent$744
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$148,272
Housing Units534
Rent Burden38.1%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,036 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Dunbar was founded in 1857.
The median home in Dunbar was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.