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Dorchester, NJ

Dorchester, NJ.

Population: 137 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dorchester, NJ is $160,600. Homes sell for a median $149,900 after a median 15 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$160,600

Median home value

15

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$160,600
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$149,900
Median list price
$274,500
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
-48.3%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
3

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Nascolite Corp. (11 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in
Annual snowfall
17.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
290
Days with Moderate air quality
68
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Great Egg Harbor River (18 mi)
National parks include
Great Egg Harbor River, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Millville Municipal Airport (MIV) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Millville Municipal Airport (MIV) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
100.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,656
Households with broadband internet
37.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
50,513
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
102

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DorchesterState medianUS median
Median sale price$149,900$555,000$325,000
Median days on market15 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,656$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Dorchester, NJ?
$160,600.
What is the median sale price in Dorchester, NJ?
$149,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Dorchester, NJ?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dorchester, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Dorchester, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dorchester, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dorchester, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in Dorchester, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Dorchester, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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