Dorchester, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

16,879 Population 8,884/sq mi density

180 ft Elevation 55 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$47,577 median income, 4.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.6 / 5.0

$424,950 home value, $1,189/mo rent

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Dorchester, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$47,577

37% below

$47,577 per capita

Home Value

$424,950

51% above

Median Rent

$1,189/mo

2% above

Bachelor's Degree+

31.5%

7% below

49.1% high school+

Unemployment

4.0%

11% above

Avg Temperature

50°F

276 sunny days/yr

Is Dorchester a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dorchester residents earn a median household income of $47,577 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,577. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,536 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dorchester is $424,950 , 51% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,189/month.

Education

31.5% of adults in Dorchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 49.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Dorchester has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16,879

Median Age51.5 yrs

Density8,884/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born6.5%

Veterans7.1%

Economy

Median Income$47,577

Per Capita$47,577

Unemployment4.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

Home Value$424,950

Rent$1,189

Ownership71.4%

Housing Units6,752

Climate

Avg Temp50°F

Sunny Days276/yr

Rain33.3 in/yr

Elevation180 ft

Education

B+

Bachelor's+31.5%

High School+49.1%

Community

Did You Know?

28.2% work from home.

5.1% of the population has a disability.