Dorseyville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Dorseyville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,070. Residents earn $117,614 per year, which is 57% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,070 Population 704/sq mi density
$117,614 Median Income $52,115 per capita
$339,700 Home Value
$1,454 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$117,614 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$339,700 home value, $1,454/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $117,614
57% higher than US avg
Home Value $339,700
21% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 68.8%
104% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,454
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,070
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density704/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,614
Per Capita$52,115
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$132,892M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$339,700
Rent$1,454
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation1,070 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.8%
High School+96.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute32 min
Libraries72

Is Dorseyville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dorseyville 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. Dorseyville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dorseyville is $117,614, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places Dorseyville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dorseyville is $339,700, 21% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,454 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Dorseyville is a highly educated community — 68.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Dorseyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Dorseyville has a population of 1,070 with a density of 704 people per square mile. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

1,070
Total Population
704
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Dorseyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Dorseyville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dorseyville is $117,614, which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Dorseyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$117,614
57% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,115
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,345
Healthcare4,791
Retail3,982
Manufacturing940

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.9 min
Work from Home19.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Dorseyville is $339,700, 21% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,454 (25% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$339,700
21% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,454
25% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Rate2.61%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Premature Death8,412/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities4,791

Crime Rates: Dorseyville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Safety Score

Dorseyville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches
17% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density704/sq mi
Coordinates40.5798°N, 79.8897°W
County FIPS42003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 68.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (104% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+68.8%
104% above US avg
High School+96.9%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density704/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries72
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Restaurants3,345
Retail Stores3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.9 min
Work from Home19.3%

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