Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
25%
Dunbar
Dunbar, WV Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,076
Population
7,276
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Savor natural beauty and historic charm along the Kanawha
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Riverside
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Mountain Views
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Historic
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Nestled alongside the Kanawha River, Dunbar is a small town brimming with historic charm and suburban amenities. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Wine Cellar Park calls Dunbar home, touting numerous recreational opportunities with Anderson Lake, scenic walking trails, picnic tables, and more.
Dunbar is covered in lush greenery, earning it the nickname “City of Gardens.” Mountains are visible throughout Dunbar, affording the community even more natural beauty to enjoy. Historic homes and apartment buildings sit along tree-lined avenues in Dunbar, providing residents with a peaceful environment to call home.
The Dunbar Village Shopping Center offers an array of national retailers and chain restaurants, while nearby Ohio Avenue features a bevy of local businesses in quaint buildings characteristic of the town. Additional shopping and dining options are within close reach with quick access to I-64, in addition to West Virginia State University.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,920
Average: $63,735
Education
1,901
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,454
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dunbar has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dunbar, WV is $1,076 for one bedroom, $1,308 for two bedrooms, and $1,299 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dunbar has increased by 6.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,076/month
669 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dunbar, WV is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
252 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
297 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
39 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
300 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
39 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
39 Students
Ben Franklin Vocational Center
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
- Kanawha State Forest
Commuter Rail
Airports
- West Virginia International Yeager
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.