At a Glance
Median Income
$88,250
$21,801 per capita
Violent Crime
316/100K
6,646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 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+
2.5 / 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 $88,250 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,801. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,442 business establishments, including 185 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Dunbar reports 316 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,646/100K.
Education
8.0% of adults in Dunbar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunbar has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population750
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density735/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,250
Per Capita$21,801
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$241,831
Housing Units259
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent316/100K
Property6,646/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death13,428/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation17 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Dunbar was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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