West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Dunbar is a small city in West Virginia with a population of 7,340. Residents earn $54,647 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dunbar receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Dunbar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dunbar is $54,647, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Dunbar is $121,100, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $904 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Dunbar is below the national average at 166 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,404 per 100,000, 23% above the national average.
30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Dunbar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,647 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,117 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,192 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,301 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,860 |
| County GDP | $14,448M |
| Restaurants | 428 |
| Healthcare | 645 |
| Retail | 626 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,391 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.80% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $121,100 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $121,237 |
| Median List Price | $154,500 |
| Median List Price | $154,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $83 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.2% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $904 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,391 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.80% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.3% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% |
| Depression | 31.7% |
| Mental Distress | 23.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.0% |
| Premature Death | 14,979/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 645 |
| Total Violent | 166.2/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 25.6/100K |
| Robbery | 51.1/100K |
| Assault | 89.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,403.8/100K |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 677.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,662.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 63.9/100K |
| Arson | 25.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,009 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3695°N, 81.7361°W |
| County FIPS | 54039 |
Winner: Republican by 17.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.8% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,621/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 645 |
| Restaurants | 428 |
| Retail Stores | 626 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |