Living in Dumbarton, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dumbarton · Census data 2020–2024
Dumbarton has 7,997 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $60,169 (35% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $291,300, the median rent is $1,421/month.
Dumbarton at a glance
- Population
- 7,997
- Median age
- 37.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $60,169State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $291,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,421/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Dumbarton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Dumbarton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dumbarton the median home value is $291,300, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,421 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,650 a month in housing costs.
Dumbarton median household income
The median household income in Dumbarton is $60,169 and the income per person is $45,190. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Dumbarton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,438
- Owner-occupied
- 30.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 69.7%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.95
Dumbarton demographics
- Population
- 7,997
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 4,081
- Foreign-born
- 18.8%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dumbarton ›
Education in Dumbarton
31% of adults 25 and older in Dumbarton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dumbarton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 65.6%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Dumbarton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumbarton | 7,997 | $60,169 | $291,300 | $1,421 |
| Laurel | 18,721 | $73,609 | $283,600 | $1,616 |
| Lakeside | 12,654 | $72,032 | $288,200 | $1,361 |
| Glen Allen | 17,551 | $92,723 | $357,200 | $1,804 |
| Chamberlayne | 4,692 | $97,544 | $351,100 | $1,212 |
| Tuckahoe | 49,183 | $102,264 | $462,800 | $1,536 |
| Innsbrook | 8,578 | $129,436 | $463,500 | $1,661 |
| Richmond | 229,359 | $64,587 | $353,000 | $1,372 |
| Short Pump | 29,026 | $138,845 | $568,900 | $1,847 |
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What is the median household income in Dumbarton, VA?
The median household income in Dumbarton is $60,169, 35% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dumbarton?
The median home value in Dumbarton is $291,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Dumbarton?
The median gross rent in Dumbarton is $1,421 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Dumbarton, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Dumbarton?
The median age in Dumbarton is 37.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Dumbarton?
The average commute to work in Dumbarton is 23 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dumbarton?
The unemployment rate in Dumbarton is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dumbarton?
31% of adults in Dumbarton 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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