Dorchester, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saline County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
622 Population 1,244/sq mi density
$59,583 Median Income $31,858 per capita
$140,100 Home Value $203,787 Zillow
$598 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,583 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,100 home value, $598/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Dorchester, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,583
21% below
$31,858 per capita
Home Value
$140,100
50% below
Zillow: $203,787
Median Rent
$598/mo
49% below
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Dorchester Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dorchester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
50%
Rent
51%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dorchester a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dorchester residents earn a median household income of $59,583 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,858. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dorchester is $140,100 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,787. Median rent is $598/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

16.0% of adults in Dorchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dorchester has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population622
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,244/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,583
Per Capita$31,858
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,293M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,056

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,100
Rent$598
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$203,787
Housing Units260
Rent Burden18.5%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain29.0 in/yr
Elevation1,486 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Dorchester was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.