Median Income
$57,200
24% lower than US avg
Home Value
$84,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.9%
80% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.0%
94% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
20.4%
65% higher than US avg
How Dorchester Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population906
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density411/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,200
Per Capita$47,400
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty20.4%
Commute29 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units205
Rent Burden9.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation131 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+39.7%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Dorchester a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Dorchester receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Dorchester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Dorchester is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Dorchester is $84,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.7% have completed high school.
Dorchester has a population of 906 with a density of 411 people per square mile. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
906
Total Population
2021 Census
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Dorchester vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.6% |
| 9% above US avg |
| Spanish | 9.9% |
| 26% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.4% |
Social Characteristics
Dorchester vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Dorchester is $57,200, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income: Dorchester vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $57,200 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| 94% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
| 65% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 28.1% |
The median home value in Dorchester is $84,000, 70% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.6% |
| Housing Units | 205 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Dorchester vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Dorchester vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 411/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9016°N, 64.5080°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |