About Dorchester County

Dorchester is a county in the Charleston Metropolitan area. It has a population of 169,833 and a population density of 284, which is 67% above the national average. It has a median age of 38, which is 1 year above the Charleston Metro median age and 1 year below the national average.


Dorchester County has a median home value of $346,314, which is 17% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,661 is 13% below the metro average rent and 20% below the national average rent The average household income in Dorchester County is $78,137 , which is 8% below the Metro average household income and 1% above the national average of household income.

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$346,314Median Home Value
$418,557 Charleston Metro Area
$1,661Median Rent
$1,907 Charleston Metro Area

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Dorchester County's population is made up of 48% married, 35% single, 11% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 34%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 74% of the population in Dorchester County.

169,833Population
849,417 Charleston Metro Area
284Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
38 Median Age
37 Charleston Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Dorchester County is $36,001. The Median Household Income is $78,137

$36,001Income Per Capita
$47,064 Charleston Metro Area
$78,137Median Household Income
$85,165 Charleston Metro Area
10% Poverty Rate
10% Charleston Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
3% Charleston Metro Area
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Amenities in Dorchester County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$346,314Median Home Value
$418,557 Charleston Metro Area
$1,661Median Rent
$1,907 Charleston Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Charleston Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
26%
Home Owners
74%
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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
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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

Ridgeville crime index is 75 which is lower than the national average.

75
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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