Living in Dobson, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dobson · Census data 2020–2024
Dobson has 1,652 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $43,750 (40% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $173,900, the median rent is $528/month.
Dobson at a glance
- Population
- 1,652
- Median age
- 35.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $43,750State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $173,900State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $528/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 48.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Dobson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Dobson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dobson the median home value is $173,900, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $528 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,311 a month in housing costs.
Dobson median household income
The median household income in Dobson is $43,750 and the income per person is $26,231. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Dobson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 662
- Owner-occupied
- 48.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.3%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.17
Dobson demographics
- Population
- 1,652
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 593
- Foreign-born
- 11.3%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dobson ›
Education in Dobson
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Dobson have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dobson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 61.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.1%
Dobson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobson | 1,652 | $43,750 | $173,900 | $528 |
| White Plains | 795 | $44,242 | $231,700 | $548 |
| Toast | 893 | $35,111 | $104,800 | $847 |
| Mount Airy | 10,633 | $40,275 | $181,900 | $725 |
| Boonville | 1,593 | $68,145 | $165,400 | $837 |
| Flat Rock | 1,062 | $42,018 | $95,400 | $771 |
| Elkin | 4,043 | $60,740 | $226,900 | $807 |
| Lowgap | 264 | $60,368 | $163,500 | $763 |
| Jonesville | 2,860 | $29,837 | $102,900 | $499 |
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What is the median household income in Dobson, NC?
The median household income in Dobson is $43,750, 40% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dobson?
The median home value in Dobson is $173,900, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Dobson?
The median gross rent in Dobson is $528 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Dobson, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
What is the median age in Dobson?
The median age in Dobson is 35.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Dobson?
The average commute to work in Dobson is 18 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dobson?
The unemployment rate in Dobson is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dobson?
24.3% of adults in Dobson 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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