At a Glance
Median Income
$155,357
$86,456 per capita
Home Value
$383,300
Zillow: $412,314
Violent Crime
460/100K
7,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.5%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Dorrington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dorrington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dorrington a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dorrington residents earn a median household income of $155,357 , which is 107% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $86,456. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,514 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dorrington is $383,300 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $412,314. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Dorrington reports 460 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,000/100K.
Education
65.5% of adults in Dorrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% above the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dorrington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population512
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density126/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$155,357
Per Capita$86,456
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$383,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$412,314
Housing Units1,914
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent460/100K
Property7,000/100K
Health
Obesity26.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,926/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,133 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.5%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+34.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Dorrington was built in 1985.
44.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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