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
Violent Crime
98/100K
98/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 3.4% (6% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Dunbar reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 98/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population981
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,691/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$27,308
Unemployment3.4%
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%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property98/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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