Living in Dorothy, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dorothy · Census data 2020–2024
Dorothy has 1,225 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $107,366 (4% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $333,000.
Dorothy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dorothy at a glance
- Population
- 1,225
- Median age
- 43.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $107,366State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $333,000State: $454,400
- Homeowners
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Dorothy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 14.1%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Dorothy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dorothy the median home value is $333,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,153 a month in housing costs.
Dorothy median household income
The median household income in Dorothy is $107,366 and the income per person is $44,356. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Dorothy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 551
- Owner-occupied
- 72.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.4%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.51
Dorothy demographics
- Population
- 1,225
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 485
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dorothy ›
Education in Dorothy
31.5% of adults 25 and older in Dorothy have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dorothy
- Unemployment rate
- 14.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Dorothy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy | 1,225 | $107,366 | $333,000 | — |
| Weymouth | 2,675 | $72,459 | $169,700 | $1,300 |
| Milmay | 748 | $61,250 | $295,600 | $1,188 |
| Estell Manor | 1,565 | $97,318 | $307,600 | $1,500 |
| Mizpah | 473 | $51,350 | $173,400 | — |
| East Vineland | 1,429 | $99,954 | $301,900 | — |
| Richland | 639 | $158,271 | $225,300 | — |
| Hamilton | 28,204 | $78,850 | $246,200 | $1,691 |
| Mays Landing | 6,406 | $83,056 | $263,700 | $1,131 |
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What is the median household income in Dorothy, NJ?
The median household income in Dorothy is $107,366, 4% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dorothy?
The median home value in Dorothy is $333,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
Is Dorothy, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 14.1%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Dorothy?
The median age in Dorothy is 43.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Dorothy?
The average commute to work in Dorothy is 29 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dorothy?
The unemployment rate in Dorothy is 14.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dorothy?
31.5% of adults in Dorothy 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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