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Dorrington, CA

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Dorrington is a small town in California with a population of 512. Residents earn $155,357 per year, which is 107% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
512 Population 126/sq mi density
$155,357 Median Income $86,456 per capita
$383,300 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$155,357 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$383,300 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $155,357
107% higher than US avg
Home Value $383,300
36% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 65.5%
94% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.3%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
56% lower than US avg

How Dorrington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population512
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density126/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans13.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$155,357
Per Capita$86,456
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$2,074M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$383,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,914
Rent Burden33.4%

Health

Obesity26.3%
Uninsured5.9%
Smoking9.5%
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation5,133 ft (1,565 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.5%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+34.8%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.1%
Libraries9

Is Dorrington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dorrington receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Dorrington stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dorrington is $155,357, which is significantly higher than the national average — 107% above $75,149. This places Dorrington among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dorrington is $383,300, 36% above the national median. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Dorrington is a highly educated community — 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Dorrington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches, including 104.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Dorrington has a population of 512 with a density of 126 people per square mile. The median age is 61.8 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.3%), with 2.5% Hispanic.

Population

512
Total Population
126
People / sq mi
61.8yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Dorrington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.6%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.4%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dorrington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dorrington is $155,357, which is 107% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Dorrington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$155,357
107% above US avg
Per Capita Income$86,456
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
IRS Avg AGI$79,712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,514
County GDP$2,074M

Business (County)

Restaurants118
Healthcare90
Retail136
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,385
54% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Drive Alone45.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home44.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Dorrington is $383,300, 36% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$383,300
36% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units1,914
Median Year Built1985

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,385
54% above US avg
Effective Rate1.40%
In Dorrington, 26.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.9% of residents lack health insurance. 9.5% are current smokers. 22.4% report depression. 16.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dorrington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.3%
18% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure26.6%
Asthma9.4%
COPD4.5%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.5%
32% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity16.7%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress15.7%
Physical Distress10.9%
Short Sleep31.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured5.9%
31% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,568
Dentists1:2,024
Mental Health1:431
Checkup Rate71.2%
Dental Visits68.3%
Premature Death7,926/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access72.8%
Healthcare Facilities90
Dorrington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.5 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.5 inches
46% above US avg
Snowfall104.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,133 ft (1,565 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates38.3045°N, 120.2663°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 65.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.1-point margin. 91.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.8%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 28.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+65.5%
94% above US avg
High School+89.6%
Graduate Degree+34.8%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density126/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.1%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities90
Restaurants118
Retail Stores136

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Drive Alone45.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home44.2%

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