Dublin is a small town of 2,673 in Virginia, with a median household income of $58,667
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dublin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 90.7
Dublin's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dublin costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dublin, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$161,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$804
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
42.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dublin's violent crime rate is 188.3 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
188.3 /100k
Property Crime
1054.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dublin is served primarily by Southwest Virginia Governor's School.
Metric
Dublin, VA
National Avg
School District
Southwest Virginia Governor's School
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dublin sees average highs of 42.8°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.8 inches of snow per year.
Dublin's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dublin roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $161,000 and median rent is $804/month.
Dublin's violent crime rate is 188.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1054.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dublin are operated by Southwest Virginia Governor's School.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
8.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dublin, VA has a population of 2,673, a median household income of $58,667, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Dublin averages 42.8°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 15.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dublin, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24084.
The population of Dublin, Virginia is 2,673 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dublin: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $161,000, median household income $58,667, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.
