Dudley is a small town of 666 in Georgia, with a median household income of $59,375
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dudley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dudley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dudley 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: 94.3
Dudley's overall cost of living index is 94.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dudley costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dudley, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$158,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$900
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dudley's violent crime rate is 216.6 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
216.6 /100k
Property Crime
771.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dudley is served primarily by Laurens County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dudley, GA
National Avg
School District
Laurens County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dudley sees average highs of 58.3°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
Dudley's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dudley roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $158,700 and median rent is $900/month.
Dudley's violent crime rate is 216.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 771.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dudley are operated by Laurens County.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dudley, GA has a population of 666, a median household income of $59,375, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Dudley averages 58.3°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dudley, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31022.
The population of Dudley, Georgia is 666 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dudley: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $158,700, median household income $59,375, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dudley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.