Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Shady Oak Park
Park
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dorchester.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Dorchester is 84/100 - which is 13% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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Dorchester crime rates are 2,461 per 100k, which is 21% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,085 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
376 crimes per 100k C-
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The median income in Dorchester is $78,750 - which is 33% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$78,750 B+
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Dorchester home prices are $108,900 - which is 38% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$108,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
30% A+
Home Affordability
1.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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The Dorchester graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
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High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
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Dorchester Area Facts

  • Dorchester has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Dorchester crime rates are 21% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Dorchester is 13% lower than the Illinois average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dorchester? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Shady Oak Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Dorchester? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dorchester.
      Drive to Work
      97%

      21% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dorchester? The cost of living in Dorchester is 84/100 - which is 13% lower than Illinois.
      Dorchester
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dorchester? Dorchester crime rates are 2,461, which are 21% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,461 per 100k people

      8% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      8% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Dorchester? The median income in Dorchester is $78,750 which is 33% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $78,75042% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,7553% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      34% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Dorchester a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Dorchester home prices? Dorchester home prices are $108,900 - which is 38% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $108,90041% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $0100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      98%

      54% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Dorchester have good schools? The Dorchester graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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