At a Glance
Median Income
$2,499
$20,162 per capita
Violent Crime
536/100K
881/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 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?
B
3.0 / 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 $2,499 , which is 97% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,162. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,223 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Dorchester reports 536 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 881/100K.
Education
53.3% of adults in Dorchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dorchester has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population50
Median Age68.3 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female28% / 72%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans46.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$2,499
Per Capita$20,162
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,370M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$245,612
Housing Units12
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent536/100K
Property881/100K
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death9,794/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation870 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Dorchester was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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