Dorothy, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,255 Population 215/sq mi density
$104,102 Median Income $50,749 per capita
$306,900 Home Value $374,434 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$104,102 median income, 14.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$306,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$306,900
9% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
80.2%
23% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
602
Median year built: 1978

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$306,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$374,434
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

80.2%
Owner-Occupied
19.8%
Renter-Occupied
80%
20%
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
34.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
80.2%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$306,900
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$374,434

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-Occupied80.2%
Renter-Occupied19.8%
Homeownership Rate80.2%
Total Housing Units602
Median Year Built1978
Rent Burden34.2%