Living in Dorchester County, South Carolina

Dorchester County is a county in South Carolina with a population of around 152,478, part of the Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA metro area. The main communities are North Charleston, St. George, Ridgeville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,924/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $344K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.1%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 61°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Dorchester County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a predominantly working-class population (28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.