What are the schools like in Dublin, CA?

Dublin is served primarily by Dublin Unified. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.1:1.

What is the median household income in Dublin?

The median household income in Dublin, CA is $191,039 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Dublin, CA?

Dublin has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.4 inches.

Dublin, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dublin, CA affordable or expensive?

Dublin's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dublin is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,164,100 and the median rent is $3,094 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dublin, CA?

Dublin has a violent crime rate of 154.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1917.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dublin, CA a Good Place to Live?

Dublin is a mid-sized city of 71,068 in California, with a median household income of $191,039 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Dublin stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Dublin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dublin city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 118.2

Dublin's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dublin costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Dublin, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,164,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,094	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$191,039	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Dublin's violent crime rate is 154.2 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

154.2 /100k

Property Crime

1917.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Dublin is served primarily by Dublin Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dublin, CA	National Avg
School District	Dublin Unified	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	24.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	68.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dublin sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 19.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Dublin, CA
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	19.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Dublin, CA	National Avg
Population	71,068	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	29.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.6%	18.9%
Asian	53.5%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	9.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Dublin

Dublin, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94568

Dublin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dublin, CA affordable or expensive?

Dublin's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Dublin roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,164,100 and median rent is $3,094/month.

What is the crime rate in Dublin, CA?

Dublin's violent crime rate is 154.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1917.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dublin?

Public schools in Dublin are operated by Dublin Unified. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.1:1. 68.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dublin, CA a good place to live?

Dublin, CA has a population of 71,068, a median household income of $191,039, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dublin?

Dublin averages 57.4°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dublin?

Dublin, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94568.

What is the population of Dublin?

The population of Dublin, California is 71,068 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dublin?

Key numbers for living in Dublin: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $1,164,100, median household income $191,039, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dublin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.