In Dorchester, Maryland, the median home price is $271,297; median household income is $61,839; the population is 32,754; schools rate 4.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 328.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.9 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Dorchester at a glance
Population
32,754
Median Household Income
$61,839
Typical Home Value
$271,297
School District Rating
4.5
Violent Crime Rate
328.1
Avg Commute Time
26.9
About Dorchester
Dorchester has a population of 32,754. The median home value is $271,297, 39% below the Maryland median. Median household income is $61,839 (40% below the Maryland median). The most populated towns are 7, Cambridge, 15, Hurlock, and 14, Linkwood.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Dorchester
18 towns, by population.
- 7, Cambridge15,039 pop.
- 15, Hurlock4,548 pop.
- 14, Linkwood2,646 pop.
- 1, Fork2,398 pop.
- 2, East New Market2,285 pop.
- 12, Williamsburg1,140 pop.
- 8, Neck884 pop.
- 9, Church Creek767 pop.
- 3, Vienna758 pop.
- 6, Hoopers Island554 pop.
- 5, Lakes360 pop.
- 13, Bucktown333 pop.
- 16, Madison306 pop.
- 17, Salem243 pop.
- 10, Straits225 pop.
- 4, Taylors Island196 pop.
- 11, Drawbridge46 pop.
- 18, Elliott26 pop.
Dorchester at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Dorchester?
- Dorchester has a population of 32,754 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Dorchester?
- The median home value in Dorchester is $271,297. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Dorchester?
- Median household income in Dorchester is $61,839 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Dorchester in?
- Dorchester is in Maryland.
- How many towns are in Dorchester?
- Dorchester contains 18 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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