The median home value in Dorchester, NE is $194,700. This is higher than the county median home value of $178,400. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Dorchester, NE is $194,700. Approximately 64.43% of Dorchester homes are owned, compared to 18.58% rented, while 17.00% are vacant. Dorchester real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Dorchester real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Dorchester has a population of approximately 490 and experiences a population change rate of -20.33%. The population density is 1,029.4 / sq mi.
The median household income for Dorchester is $62,500, with 210 households and an average household size of 2.33.
The cost of living index in Dorchester is 86%.
The median value of a home in Dorchester is $194,700 with an appreciation rate of 15.2%. 64.4% of housing in the city is owned while 18.6% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Dorchester is 2.00%, and recent job growth is at 0.10%. Future job growth is projected at 25.20%.
The sales tax rate in Dorchester is 7.00%, while the income tax rate is 6.84%.
School expenditures in Dorchester are $14,612, and the school ratio is 14.1:1.
The average high temperature in July is 87 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 14.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 29.3 inches per year, with 23.1 inches of snow per year.
| Metric | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| High School Graduates | 92.01 | 80.19 |
| College Degree - 2 year | 14.2 | 12.72 |
| College Degree - 4 year | 16.86 | 18.22 |
| Graduate Degree | 4.73 | 5.41 |
| Expenditures per Student | $14,612 | $14,612 |
| Students per Teacher | 14.10 | 14.10 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete Elementary School | PK - 04 | 841 | 16.3 | 68333 |
| Dorchester Elementary School | PK - 06 | 104 | 10.5 | 68343 |
| Elementary School At Wilber | PK - 06 | 327 | 14.3 | 68465 |
| Friend Elementary School | PK - 06 | 151 | 11.2 | 68359 |
| Milford Elementary School | PK - 06 | 370 | 15.1 | 68405 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete Middle School | 05 - 08 | 492 | 13.5 | 68333 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete High School | 09 - 12 | 519 | 13.2 | 68333 |
| Dorchester High School | 07 - 12 | 78 | 7.3 | 68343 |
| Friend High Schools | 07 - 12 | 126 | 9.2 | 68359 |
| Milford High School | 07 - 12 | 325 | 12.9 | 68405 |
| Wilber-Clatonia High School | 07 - 12 | 253 | 15.3 | 68465 |