At a Glance
Median Income
$54,647
$31,117 per capita
Home Value
$121,100
Zillow: $121,237
Median Rent
$904/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
2,404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°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?
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 $54,647 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,117. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dunbar is $121,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,237. Median rent is $904/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Dunbar reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,404/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Dunbar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunbar has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population7,340
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density2,621/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,647
Per Capita$31,117
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,100
Rent$904
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$121,237
Housing Units4,225
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property2,404/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault90/100K
Burglary678/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,009 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Dunbar was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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