At a Glance
Median Income
$40,707
$29,010 per capita
Home Value
$179,800
Zillow: $268,966
Median Rent
$749/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
19.9% smoking rate
How Dunnellon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dunnellon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dunnellon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dunnellon residents earn a median household income of $40,707 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,010. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,226 business establishments, including 570 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dunnellon is $179,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,966. Median rent is $749/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
16.5% of adults in Dunnellon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunnellon has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,434
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,707
Per Capita$29,010
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$17,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A
Home Value$179,800
Rent$749
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$268,966
Housing Units1,603
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation41 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Dunnellon was founded in 1887.
The median home in Dunnellon was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 570 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 104 fatal vehicle crashes.