Vermont
Dorset is a small town in Vermont with a population of 349. Residents earn $148,385 per year, which is 97% above the national average.
Based on current data, Dorset 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, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Dorset stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Dorset is $148,385, which is significantly higher than the national average — 97% above $75,149. This places Dorset among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Dorset is $482,400, making it a premium housing market at 71% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Dorset is a highly educated community — 95.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Dorset experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches, including 75.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $148,385 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,552 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,410 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,938 |
| County GDP | $2,383M |
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Healthcare | 138 |
| Retail | 227 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,987 |
| 185% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.07% |
| Commute Time | 9.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 36.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 28.8% |
| Census Median | $482,400 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $709,272 |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,987 |
| 185% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.07% |
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.0% |
| Depression | 31.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,728/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 75.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 897 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2605°N, 73.1084°W |
| County FIPS | 50003 |
Winner: Democrat by 22.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 95.6% |
| 184% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 71.2% |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 138 |
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Retail Stores | 227 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 9.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 36.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 28.8% |