The Town FilesDublin, Georgia
City in Laurens County · population 16,074 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $181,300
- Household income
- $42,988
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 34.5
Dublin is a city of 16,074 people in Laurens County, Georgia. The median home is worth $181,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more vibrant than 80% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 76% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 75% of Georgia towns.
How Dublin ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dublin is worth $181,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $42,988, which is more affordable than 26% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $847 a month. 38.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dublin | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $847 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $42,988 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 38.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Dublin
| People | Dublin | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 18.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Dublin
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 35.1°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dublin since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 21, 2014 about 3.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 25, 2015.
Severe weather in Laurens County since 1996
Laurens County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Laurens County
Laurens County had 19,708 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,584 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Dublin itself the ACS puts it at 7.4%.
Public schools in Dublin
8 public schools with 4,462 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Laurens Middle School | 6-8 | 923 | 13.8 |
| Dublin Middle School | 5-8 | 639 | 15.2 |
| East Laurens Primary School | PK-2 | 636 | 15.1 |
| Dublin High School | 9-12 | 589 | 9.5 |
| Hillcrest Elementary | PK-4 | 553 | 19.1 |
| East Laurens Middle School | 6-8 | 542 | 13.2 |
| Susie Dasher | PK-4 | 527 | 18.2 |
| Moore Street Facility | 6-12 | 53 | 10.6 |
Towns near Dublin
- Wrightsville, GA18.0 mi · 3,449 people · home $65,400
- Soperton, GA22.3 mi · 2,889 people · home $69,900
- Cochran, GA26.6 mi · 5,026 people · home $112,800
- Eastman, GA27.3 mi · 5,658 people · home $129,800
Dublin questions
Is Dublin, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dublin scores better for retirees than 24% of Georgia towns and quieter than 28%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.5).
How much does a house cost in Dublin?
The median owner-occupied home in Dublin is valued at $181,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,988, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $847 a month.
What is the weather like in Dublin?
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 35.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Dublin get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dublin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 21, 2014. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)