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Dorchester, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
78
Population
159/sq mi density
$100,875
Median Income
$28,168 per capita
56°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
692
Violent Crime/100K
6,725 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$100,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
692 violent crimes/100K (82% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
53% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
163
Median year built: 1953
Ownership vs. Renting
100.0%
Owner-Occupied
0.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $247,862 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 163 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 35.5% |