What is the median household income in Dunbar?

The median household income in Dunbar, SC is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Dunbar, SC?

Dunbar has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.6 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Dunbar, SC?

Dunbar has a violent crime rate of 416.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1815.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What are the schools like in Dunbar, SC?

School district data for Dunbar is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Is Dunbar, SC a Good Place to Live?

Dunbar is a small town of 1,059 in South Carolina, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Dunbar stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Dunbar is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Dunbar metro area.

Metric	Dunbar, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Dunbar's violent crime rate is 416.4 per 100,000 residents — 10% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

416.4 /100k

Property Crime

1815.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Dunbar, SC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dunbar sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 50.7 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dunbar, SC
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.7"
Annual Snowfall	1.6"

Demographics

Metric	Dunbar, SC	National Avg
Population	1,059	—
Median Age	27.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	2.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	97.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	44.1%	22.2%
65 and over	8.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Georgetown, SC 12 mi Andrews, SC 14 mi Litchfield Beach, SC 14 mi Pawleys Island, SC 15 mi DeBordieu Colony, SC 15 mi

Dunbar vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dunbar, SC affordable or expensive?

Dunbar has a median home value of $95,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Dunbar, SC?

Dunbar's violent crime rate is 416.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1815.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dunbar?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Dunbar, SC a good place to live?

Dunbar, SC has a population of 1,059, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Dunbar?

Dunbar averages 57.4°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.7 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Dunbar?

The population of Dunbar, South Carolina is 1,059 with a median age of 27.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dunbar?

Key numbers for living in Dunbar: median home $95,600, median household income N/A, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dunbar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.