At a Glance
Median Income
$47,310
$35,272 per capita
Home Value
$178,900
Zillow: $228,215
Median Rent
$780/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
904/100K
5,120/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.8% smoking rate
How Dunn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dunn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dunn a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dunn residents earn a median household income of $47,310 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,272. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,384 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dunn is $178,900 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,215. Median rent is $780/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Dunn reports 904 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 138% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,120/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Dunn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunn has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,512
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density1,202/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,310
Per Capita$35,272
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$3,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$903
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,900
Rent$780
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$228,215
Housing Units4,155
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent904/100K
Property5,120/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,064/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation206 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Dunn was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.