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Population
1,474
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,257 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$173,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$528/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Dobson

Dobson serves as the county seat of Surry County, located right between Mount Airy and the heart of Yadkin Valley wine country. While local government centers around the historic downtown courthouse, the town itself has a quiet, easygoing pace. Drive a couple of minutes in any direction, and residential streets quickly give way to rolling pastures, farmland, and local staples like Shelton Vineyards. It makes for a practical, scenic home base for anyone looking for a small-town feel with wide-open countryside right in their backyard.

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Outskirts FitA96.8ratingLow Rent PricesA95.1ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA95.0rating

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