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Dorchester, NE
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Dorchester, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Dorchester a Good Place to Live?
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 1.3% (64% 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 $199,240. 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.
Safety & Crime
Dorchester reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,249/100K.
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.