Living in Dublin, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dublin · Census data 2020–2024
Dublin has 70,803 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $214,385 (116% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,317,100, the median rent is $3,191/month.
Dublin at a glance
- Population
- 70,803
- Median age
- 37.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $214,385State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,317,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,191/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 65.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.8%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Dublin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 116% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 79% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Dublin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dublin the median home value is $1,317,100, 296% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,191 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Dublin median household income
The median household income in Dublin is $214,385 and the income per person is $84,023. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Dublin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,157
- Owner-occupied
- 65.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.3%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.83
Dublin demographics
- Population
- 70,803
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 24,165
- Foreign-born
- 40.8%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dublin ›
Education in Dublin
69.8% of adults 25 and older in Dublin have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 32% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dublin
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 34.7%
- Drive alone
- 49.4%
- Public transit
- 5.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Dublin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 70,803 | $214,385 | $1,317,100 | $3,191 |
| Pleasanton | 76,960 | $190,124 | $1,537,100 | $3,060 |
| San Ramon | 85,993 | $196,161 | $1,509,500 | $2,968 |
| Camino Tassajara | 5,831 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,422 |
| Norris Canyon | 1,014 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Blackhawk | 10,137 | $245,208 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Livermore | 85,522 | $160,775 | $1,105,600 | $2,677 |
| Danville | 43,401 | $232,216 | $1,681,700 | $3,501 |
| Fairview | 10,745 | $148,667 | $963,300 | $2,644 |
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What is the median household income in Dublin, CA?
The median household income in Dublin is $214,385, 116% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dublin?
The median home value in Dublin is $1,317,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Dublin?
The median gross rent in Dublin is $3,191 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Dublin, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 116% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 79% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Dublin?
The median age in Dublin is 37.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Dublin?
The average commute to work in Dublin is 36 minutes; 34.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dublin?
The unemployment rate in Dublin is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dublin?
69.8% of adults in Dublin have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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