In Dorchester, South Carolina, the median home price is $352,531, compared with the South Carolina median of $317,910; median household income is $78,198; the population is 167,201; schools rate 6.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 283.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Dorchester at a glance
Population
167,201
Median Household Income
$78,198
Typical Home Value
$352,531
School District Rating
6.7
Violent Crime Rate
283.6
Avg Commute Time
31.3
About Dorchester
Dorchester has a population of 167,201. The median home value is $352,531, 11% above the South Carolina median. Median household income is $78,198 (13% above the South Carolina median). The most populated towns are Summerville, Ridgeville, and Harleyville.
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
5 towns, by population.
County rankings in South Carolina
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Dorchester at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Dorchester?
- Dorchester has a population of 167,201 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Dorchester?
- The median home value in Dorchester is $352,531. 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 $78,198 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Dorchester in?
- Dorchester is in South Carolina.
- How many towns are in Dorchester?
- Dorchester contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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