At a Glance
Median Income
$148,385
$63,552 per capita
Home Value
$482,400
Zillow: $730,939
Bachelor's Degree+
95.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
10.5% smoking rate
How Dorset Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dorset's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dorset a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dorset residents earn a median household income of $148,385 , which is 97% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,552. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,938 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dorset is $482,400 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $730,939. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
95.6% of adults in Dorset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(184% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dorset has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population349
Median Age60.6 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$148,385
Per Capita$63,552
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$2,383M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$482,400
Rent
Ownership97.2%
Zillow$730,939
Housing Units295
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation897 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+95.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+35.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Dorset was built in 1961.
28.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.