Living in Dorset, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dorset · Census data 2020–2024
Dorset has 2,092 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $111,250 (37% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $569,200, the median rent is $1,420/month.
Dorset at a glance
- Population
- 2,092
- Median age
- 45.9State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $111,250State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $569,200State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,420/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Dorset a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Home values 80% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dorset
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dorset the median home value is $569,200, 71% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,420 per month, which is 38.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,303 a month in housing costs.
Dorset median household income
The median household income in Dorset is $111,250 and the income per person is $81,673. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Dorset: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,448
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 42.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.50
42.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dorset has many vacation and second homes.
Dorset demographics
- Population
- 2,092
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 838
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dorset ›
Education in Dorset
72.1% of adults 25 and older in Dorset have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 27.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dorset
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 29.3%
- Drive alone
- 62.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Dorset vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset | 2,092 | $111,250 | $569,200 | $1,420 |
| Peru | 434 | $151,875 | $400,000 | $1,271 |
| Danby | 1,133 | $77,321 | $272,400 | $794 |
| Manchester Center | 2,037 | $54,808 | $359,800 | $1,023 |
| Winhall | 752 | $95,500 | $471,800 | $1,094 |
| Rupert | 676 | $88,229 | $362,500 | — |
| Manchester | 676 | $74,659 | $511,400 | $650 |
| Landgrove | 225 | $195,938 | $759,400 | — |
| Pawlet | 1,480 | $62,273 | $266,200 | $1,153 |
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What is the median household income in Dorset, VT?
The median household income in Dorset is $111,250, 37% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dorset?
The median home value in Dorset is $569,200, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Dorset?
The median gross rent in Dorset is $1,420 per month, about 38.5% of household income.
Is Dorset, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: home values 80% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Dorset?
The median age in Dorset is 45.9 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Dorset?
The average commute to work in Dorset is 22 minutes; 29.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dorset?
The unemployment rate in Dorset is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dorset?
72.1% of adults in Dorset 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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