Living in Dorrington, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dorrington · Census data 2020–2024
Dorrington has 406 residents with a median age of 62.5. The median household income is $209,022 (111% higher than the California median), the median home value is $478,600.
Dorrington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dorrington at a glance
- Population
- 406
- Median age
- 62.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $209,022State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $478,600State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Dorrington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 111% higher than the California median; home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dorrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dorrington the median home value is $478,600, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Dorrington median household income
The median household income in Dorrington is $209,022 and the income per person is $134,123. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Dorrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,714
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 86.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.77
86.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dorrington has many vacation and second homes.
Dorrington demographics
- Population
- 406
- Median age
- 62.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 44.8%
- Households
- 228
- Foreign-born
- 23.9%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dorrington ›
Education in Dorrington
72.2% of adults 25 and older in Dorrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 50.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dorrington
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 49.4%
- Drive alone
- 43.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Dorrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorrington | 406 | $209,022 | $478,600 | — |
| Arnold | 2,482 | $92,467 | $485,700 | $1,613 |
| Avery | 268 | $47,056 | $458,100 | — |
| Hathaway Pines | 163 | $50,370 | $342,600 | — |
| Forest Meadows | 1,623 | $89,044 | $539,700 | — |
| Wilseyville | 798 | $70,043 | $312,500 | — |
| Murphys | 1,951 | $73,571 | $525,700 | $1,523 |
| Rail Road Flat | 498 | $87,951 | $426,100 | $914 |
| Mountain Ranch | 324 | $163,120 | $464,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Dorrington, CA?
The median household income in Dorrington is $209,022, 111% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dorrington?
The median home value in Dorrington is $478,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Dorrington, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 111% higher than the California median; home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Dorrington?
The median age in Dorrington is 62.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Dorrington?
The average commute to work in Dorrington is 21 minutes; 49.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dorrington?
The unemployment rate in Dorrington is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dorrington?
72.2% of adults in Dorrington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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