Living in Dublin, Georgia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dublin · Census data 2020–2024

Dublin has 16,136 residents with a median age of 34.5. The median household income is $42,988 (44% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $181,300, the median rent is $847/month.

Dublin at a glance

Population
16,136
Median age
34.5State: 37.6
Median household income
$42,988State: $77,353
Median home value
$181,300State: $303,300
Median rent
$847/moState: $1,393
Homeowners
38%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
Average commute
18 min

Is Dublin a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 36.3%.

The weather is best in April–May and October–November.

Cost of living in Dublin

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dublin the median home value is $181,300, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $847 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,523 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Dublin$181,300
Georgia$303,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Dublin$847
Georgia$1,393
United States$1,413

Dublin median household income

The median household income in Dublin is $42,988 and the income per person is $33,160. 36.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).

Median household income

Dublin$42,988
Georgia$77,353
United States$80,734

Housing in Dublin: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
6,939
Owner-occupied
38%
Renter-occupied
62%
Vacant
12.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1977
Average household size
2.53

Dublin demographics

Population
16,136
Median age
34.5
Under 18
26.2%
65 and older
17.1%
Households
6,072
Foreign-born
4%
Veterans
7.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White28.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Black64.2%
Asian3%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dublin ›

Education in Dublin

20.2% of adults 25 and older in Dublin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Dublin20.2%
Georgia34.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Dublin

Unemployment rate
7.4%State: 5.1%
Average commute
18 minState: 28 min
Work from home
6.6%
Drive alone
80.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.3%
Homes with broadband
89.5%

Dublin vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Dublin16,136$42,988$181,300$847
East Dublin2,489$50,288$153,000$904
Dudley718$66,000$190,600$1,130
Dexter1,054$34,141—$1,040
Rentz395$56,250$97,000$742
Montrose311$69,583—$1,266
Cadwell470$45,625$78,400$763
Chester1,808$56,048$82,500$386
Allentown341$46,538——

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Living in Dublin: FAQ

What is the median household income in Dublin, GA?

The median household income in Dublin is $42,988, 44% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (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 $181,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.

How much is rent in Dublin?

The median gross rent in Dublin is $847 per month, about 32.4% of household income.

Is Dublin, GA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 36.3%.

What is the median age in Dublin?

The median age in Dublin is 34.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).

How long is the commute in Dublin?

The average commute to work in Dublin is 18 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Dublin?

The unemployment rate in Dublin is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Dublin?

20.2% 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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