At a Glance
Median Income
$100,875
$28,168 per capita
Violent Crime
692/100K
6,725/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
41.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dorchester a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 $100,875 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,168. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,020 business establishments, including 889 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Dorchester reports 692 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,725/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Dorchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dorchester has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population78
Median Age63.7 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans69.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$100,875
Per Capita$28,168
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty41.2%
County GDP$7,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$247,862
Housing Units163
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent692/100K
Property6,725/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+23.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Broadband27.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Dorchester was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 889 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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