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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 2,369
Population Density 27 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 1,222
Male Population 1,147
Median Age 39.57 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 34%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College MILLER-MOTTE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Distance to MILLER-MOTTE TECHNICAL COLLEGE 25 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Distance to CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 25 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 863
Family Households 623
Average Family Size 3.31
Average Household Income $43,991
Median Household Income $34,999
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 34%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 1.73
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.96
Personal Crime Risk (County) 1.06
Murder Risk (County) 0.57
Rape Risk (County) 1.25
Robbery Risk 0.50
Assault Risk (County) 1.28
Property Risk (County) 1.06
Burglary Risk (County) 1.22
Larceny Risk (County) 1.09
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.72

Environment

Average July High Temperature 92.2° F
Average January Low Temperature 35.5° F
Annual Precipitation 49.31 inches
Air Pollution Index 83% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 7%
Nearest Airport CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
Distance to CHARLESTON AFB/INTL 27 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team CHARLESTON (SC) RIVERDOGS (A)
Distance to CHARLESTON (SC) RIVERDOGS (A) 36 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
WOODLAND HIGH SCHOOL9 - 124128 HIGHWAY 78, DORCHESTER, SC 29437
HARLEYVILLE - RIDGEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51650 E MAIN ST, DORCHESTER, SC 29437
 
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  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
2943720$133,461$169,949
Displaying 1-5 of 5 in $5-200k range
THE COUNTRY PROPERTY THAT YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR AT A PRICE THAT YOU CAN AFFORD! BEST OF ALL, THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS, AS TO WHAT YOU PARK WHERE, ETC. THIS ONE OWNER HOME HAS BEEN LOVINGLY CARED FOR. ALL ROOMS ARE SPACIOUS AND CAN EASILY ACCOMODATE A LARGE FAMILY. THE SELLERS HAVE PROVIDED AN AMERICAN HOME SHIELD WARRANTY FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND. PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS.
 127 Easterlin
 Dorchester, SC 29437
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$167,500
4.5 Acres on a high corner lot with frontage of 500' on Short Cut Road and 652' on Thomas-Kate side that can be zoned commercial use. Seller says great opportunity for business or home. Seller says city has approved Short Cut Rd to be first for public water and has not set date yet. There is a 260' well and a septic system. Mobile is a fixer upper and floor is unsafe to go inside. Buyer should verify all pertinent information they feel necessary.
 990 Short Cut Rd
 Dorchester, SC 29437
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$150,000
4 Bedrooms, 2 Bath home on 1.18 fenced acres. NO Covenants & Restrictions! NO Homeowner's Association! NO Regime Fees! NEW Heating/Air system. NEW carpet & laminate wood floors. NEW Architectural Shingles. NEW water filtration system. Built-in oak cabinetry in bedrooms. Stone gas fireplace. NEW light fixtures & fans! HUGE screened porch overlooks the wooded backyard. An extended deck is perfect for grillin??? & chillin. Double car garage has rear roll-up door. You???ll need the lawn tractor (it???s included!) to mow your new ???green acre???. You won???t believe the amount of storage! We welcome your showing appointment. Buyer to verify schools. If square footage is important- MEASURE.
 1622 Main St
 Dorchester, SC 29437
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$149,999
Brick ranch on 2.5 acres in Dorchester. If you're looking to move out of the suburbs and have horses, etc, then don't miss this property for less than $120,000! Priced for an as-is sale, great opportunity for lots of land and square footage. This home is being sold in as-is condition, no repairs will be made prior to closing. Seller will not provide a survey, nor pay for any buyer inspections, including termite inspection. All inspections are to be performed at buyer's expense. Lot size is taken from tax records, and has not been verified by seller or list agent; seller or list agent is not aware of exact property lines. Seller's addendum will be required to be made part of contract, and will be provided to buyer at time offer is accepted. No FHA/VA financing, unless FHA 203k Rehab loan. No Property Cond Disclosure required, per section 27-50-30, article 1.
 180 Zion Rd
 Dorchester, SC 29437
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$114,900
Corner lot of 3.2 acres with 470 foot frontage on Smoak Road and 303 foot frontage on Lois Lane. Property is located in the Pregnall area (between the town of Dorchester snd St. George.Can be seen driving by on Highway 78 as Lois lane is a "frontage type" road. This lot was formally split in to 5 lots but the current survey(June 07) shows one tract at 3.20 acres.
 0 Smoak Rd
 Dorchester, SC 29437
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$55,500


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