Housing by town in Dorchester County, Maryland
Dorchester County, Maryland has 10 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,032 (±$82) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $879 in 2015–2019 (+17.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Church Creek has the highest median gross rent ($3,500 or more) and Hurlock the lowest ($755).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,032 (±$82)
- Households that rent
- 34.4%
- Median household income
- $61,839
- Places
- 10
Cities, towns and townships in Dorchester County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin | $1,670 | 14.3% | $76,500 | $342,600 | $2,511 |
| Brookview | — | 19.0% | — | — | — |
| Cambridge | $1,058 | 58.9% | $47,323 | $257,900 | $2,617 |
| Church Creek | $3,500 or more | 14.5% | $61,750 | $266,200 | $2,542 |
| East New Market | $1,250 | 27.4% | $42,917 | $268,100 | $2,368 |
| Eldorado | — | 7.7% | $51,563 | $183,300 | $1,375 |
| Galestown | — | 22.5% | — | $246,400 | $2,033 |
| Hurlock | $755 | 31.9% | $58,511 | $202,700 | $2,455 |
| Secretary | $1,175 | 30.0% | $82,721 | $172,000 | $1,810 |
| Vienna | $1,731 | 22.6% | $100,313 | $229,400 | $1,891 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,950 | $33,250 | $53,200 |
| 2 people | $22,800 | $38,000 | $60,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,750 | $68,400 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,500 | $76,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,300 | $82,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,100 | $88,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,900 | $94,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,700 | $100,350 |
How the places in Dorchester County rank across Maryland
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Crime reported to police in Dorchester County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 135 | 410 | 663 | 2,014 | 32,927 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 98 | 293 | 566 | 1,693 | 33,423 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 110 | 331 | 625 | 1,883 | 33,188 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Dorchester County recorded 110 violent and 625 property crimes, 331 and 1,883 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Dorchester County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester County Sheriff's Office | 17,784 | 31 | 93 |
| Cambridge Police Department | 13,305 | 65 | 489 |
| Hurlock Police Department | 2,099 | 14 | 43 |
ZIP codes in Dorchester County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21613 | 17,926 | $1,042 | $283,900 | $53,890 | 48.4% |
| 21643 | 5,392 | $909 | $230,000 | $67,219 | 18.6% |
| 21631 | 2,429 | $1,541 | $306,700 | $73,864 | 14.6% |
| 21659 | 1,601 | $892 | $259,900 | $73,750 | 16.6% |
| 21869 | 827 | $1,596 | $232,300 | $62,045 | 14.9% |
| 21664 | 635 | $1,175 | $172,000 | $82,721 | 30.0% |
| 21634 | 465 | — | $232,300 | $83,250 | 0.0% |
| 21677 | 436 | — | $328,600 | — | 29.7% |
| 21622 | 420 | $3,500 or more | $296,300 | $68,750 | 8.7% |
| 21835 | 312 | — | $51,100 | $47,083 | 28.3% |
| 21626 | 256 | — | $631,900 | — | 22.1% |
| 21648 | 172 | — | $195,000 | — | 8.6% |
| 21672 | 161 | — | — | $83,269 | 0.0% |
| 21669 | 160 | — | $468,000 | $116,500 | 0.0% |
| 21675 | 38 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 21627 | 26 | — | $225,000 | $96,250 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Dorchester County
What is the crime rate in Dorchester County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Dorchester County recorded 331 violent and 1,883 property crimes per 100,000 residents (110 violent and 625 property crimes in all).
Which place in Dorchester County has the highest rent?
Church Creek has the highest median gross rent, $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Dorchester County has the lowest rent?
Hurlock has the lowest median gross rent, $755 (±$361) a month.
What is the median rent in Dorchester County, Maryland?
The median gross rent in Dorchester County is $1,032 (±$82) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dorchester County, Maryland
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dorchester County, Maryland
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Dorchester County, MD
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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