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Dorchester County
  • County in Maryland
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Dorchester County

    Report Card

    grade C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade C
    2. Housing
      grade C minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade B minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade B minus
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade C minus
    7. Weather
      grade B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B+
    11. Commute
      grade B minus

    Dorchester County is located in Maryland with a population of 32,486. In Dorchester County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Dorchester County and residents tend to lean conservative.

    About

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $190,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $878
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      931.7
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      27.6
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      186.3
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,490.7
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      4,948.2
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      262.2
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      40%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      national  11%

    Working in Dorchester County

    Jobs
    grade C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,652
    National
    $69,021

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