At a Glance
Median Income
$104,102
$50,749 per capita
Home Value
$306,900
Zillow: $374,434
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
14.7% smoking rate
How Dorothy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dorothy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dorothy a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dorothy residents earn a median household income of $104,102 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,749. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dorothy is $306,900 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,434. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
24.2% of adults in Dorothy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dorothy has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,255
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans16.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$104,102
Per Capita$50,749
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$306,900
Rent
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$374,434
Housing Units602
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation71 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Dorothy was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 830 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.