East Dublin City Hall · Michael Rivera / CC BY-SA 4.0East Laurens Middle-High School · Michael Rivera / CC BY-SA 4.0East Laurens Elementary School · Michael Rivera / CC BY-SA 4.0East Laurens Primary School · Michael Rivera / CC BY-SA 4.0
East Dublin is a small town of 2,889 in Georgia, with a median household income of $54,601
and a 7.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Dublin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether East Dublin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East 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: 92.9
East Dublin's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Dublin costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Dublin, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$134,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$839
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
35.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,601
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
East Dublin'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
East Dublin is served primarily by Laurens County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
East Dublin, 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
16.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Dublin sees average highs of 59.1°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
East Dublin's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Dublin roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $134,900 and median rent is $839/month.
East Dublin'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 East Dublin 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. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Dublin, GA has a population of 2,889, a median household income of $54,601, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%.
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.
East Dublin averages 59.1°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
East Dublin, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31027.
The population of East Dublin, Georgia is 2,889 with a median age of 28.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Dublin: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $134,900, median household income $54,601, 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 East Dublin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
