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Living in Dudley, GA
Explore Dudley and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.1 / 10
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Dudley at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population718
Median Household Income$66,000
Median Home Value$190,600
Median Gross Rent$1,130
Median Age39.1
Average Household Size3.1
Unemployment4.3%
Work From Home2.9%
Homeownership80.6%
Housing Vacancy17.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Dudley is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Dudley and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Dudley
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$190,600
Median Gross Rent$1,130
Homeownership80.6%
Housing Vacancy17.7%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Dudley, GA
Median Household Income$66,000
Unemployment4.3%
Work From Home2.9%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Dudley and how households are structured
Population718
Median Age39.1
Average Household Size3.1
Dudley is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Dudley
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Dudley point to hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High94.0°F
Average Winter Low35.1°F
Annual Rainfall47.3 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Dudley
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Dudley is located in Laurens County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Laurens County.
County Intelligence
Dudley & Laurens County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Dudley is located in Laurens County, Georgia.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Dudley.
Current NarrowTheList data for Dudley shows a population of about 718. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Laurens County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Dudley.
For someone considering a move to Dudley, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.