About Dorchester County

Dorchester is a county in the MD State. It has a population of 32,557 and a population density of 59, which is 37% below the national average.


Dorchester County has a median home value of $248,355. The average rent of $1,535 is 27% below the national average rent. The average household income in Dorchester County is $57,490 , which is 26% below the national average of household income.

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$248,355Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,535Median Rent
$1,500 National
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Dorchester County's population is made up of 47% married, 33% single, 13% divorced and 8% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 44%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 23%. Homeowners make up 68% of the population in Dorchester County.

32,557Population
327,000,000 National
59Population Density
  • 47% Male
  • 53% Female
44 Median Age
38 National
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The Per Capita income in Dorchester County is $33,950. The Median Household Income is $57,490

$33,950Income Per Capita
$63,690 National
$57,490Median Household Income
$68,703 National
15% Poverty Rate
$10 National
6% Unemployment Rate
$4 National
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Amenities in Dorchester County
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$248,355Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,535Median Rent
$1,500 National
2Average Household Size

Occupancy Type

Renters
32%
Home Owners
68%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Fishing Creek crime index is 93 which is lower than the national average.

93
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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