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NJ area data

Dorchester, NJ

Dorchester, NJ.

Population: 137 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$149,900
Median list price
$274,500
Median days on market
15 days
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
3

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, drought

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
290

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Great Egg Harbor River (18 mi)
Nearest airport
Millville Municipal Airport (MIV) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Millville Municipal Airport (MIV) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Avg hospital rating
2.9 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$4,656
Households with broadband internet
37.3%

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

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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