Cost of Living in Dorchester County, SC

What does it cost to live in Dorchester County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$73,686

Median Rent

$1,259/mo

Median Home

$273,000

Affordability

382

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,380
Property Tax$137
Insurance$91

Total Monthly$1,608
% of Income26.2%

Renting

Median Rent$1,259
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,284
% of Income20.5%

Living in Dorchester County, South Carolina

Dorchester County has a median household income of $73,686 with housing costs that represent 26.2% of income for owners and 20.5% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.