Living in Dunbar, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dunbar · Census data 2020–2024
Dunbar has 577 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median household income is $91,058 (31% higher than the South Carolina median).
Dunbar is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dunbar at a glance
- Population
- 577
- Median age
- 30.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $91,058State: $69,324
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Dunbar a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the South Carolina median.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Dunbar median household income
The median household income in Dunbar is $91,058 and the income per person is $28,035. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Dunbar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 146
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 43.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 6.95
43.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dunbar has many vacation and second homes.
Dunbar demographics
- Population
- 577
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 44.7%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 83
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dunbar ›
Education in Dunbar
6.6% of adults 25 and older in Dunbar have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dunbar
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 91.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.7%
Dunbar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar | 577 | $91,058 | — | — |
| Georgetown | 8,565 | $56,981 | $168,100 | $780 |
| Andrews | 3,485 | $57,247 | $116,400 | $1,043 |
| Litchfield Beach | 9,044 | $76,351 | $459,000 | $1,704 |
| Pawleys Island | 170 | $122,500 | $1,694,400 | — |
| DeBordieu Colony | 627 | $170,750 | $1,247,400 | — |
| Hemingway | 660 | $52,500 | $172,300 | $850 |
| Murrells Inlet | 10,044 | $77,438 | $366,000 | $1,751 |
| Johnsonville | 1,251 | $44,830 | $167,100 | $825 |
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What is the median household income in Dunbar, SC?
The median household income in Dunbar is $91,058, 31% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Dunbar, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the South Carolina median. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Dunbar?
The median age in Dunbar is 30.1 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Dunbar?
The average commute to work in Dunbar is 28 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dunbar?
The unemployment rate in Dunbar is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dunbar?
6.6% of adults in Dunbar 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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