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Dobbins Heights, NC


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Dobbins Heights, North Carolina

Dobbins Heights, North Carolina, in Richmond county, is 47 miles W of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 68 miles E of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 936.

The People and Families of Dobbins Heights

In Dobbins Heights, about 31% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Dobbins Heights live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dobbins Heights had a median family income of $23,750.

Dobbins Heights Housing

About 70% of housing units in Dobbins Heights are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state. Homeowners in Dobbins Heights benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in North Carolina.

Commuting

In Dobbins Heights, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Dobbins Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyDobbins Heights Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Dobbins Heights Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Dobbins Heights, NC

Comparing Dobbins Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity83
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population33
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Rents79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
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