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Dorchester, South Carolina

FIPS 45035

Juniper

Dorchester is in the top 35% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$329,300

Higher than 85% of U.S. counties

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 65% of U.S. counties

FEMA Risk Score

92.6

Higher than 92% of U.S. counties

The basics

Total Population

167,201

Median Age

38

Population Density

294.16

Climate & hazard risk

Greatest FEMA-rated hazard: hurricane.

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →