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Dunbar, WV Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Elijah B.

Living in Dunbar -the reality

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Dunbar sits at 166.2 per 100K. Rent is about $904/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $54,647, which feels on the lower side...

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Connor Chavez

Honest thoughts on life in Dunbar

Hey, Poverty rate is 12.1%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Evan

Co-working spaces in Dunbar?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and With a population of 7,340, Dunbar is a small town. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think? Thanks for reading.

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Sophia K.

Things Dunbar needs to improve

My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $121,100, which is actually reasonable. It's a a small town city with about 7,340 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd...

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