The Town FilesDorothy, New Jersey
Community in Atlantic County · population 1,057 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $333,000
- Household income
- $107,366
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 43.1
Dorothy is a community of 1,057 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $333,000, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks quieter than 99% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 95% of New Jersey towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of New Jersey towns.
How Dorothy ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dorothy is worth $333,000, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $107,366, which is more affordable than 77% of New Jersey towns. 72.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dorothy | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $333,000 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $107,366 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 72.6% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dorothy
| People | Dorothy | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 11.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 94.6% |
Weather in Dorothy
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 50.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.0 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dorothy since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 27, 1971 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 9, 1999.
Severe weather in Atlantic County since 1996
Atlantic County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Atlantic County
Atlantic County had 125,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,219 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in Dorothy itself the ACS puts it at 14.1%.
Public schools in Dorothy
1 public school with 178 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Township Elementary School | PK-8 | 178 | 11.9 |
Towns near Dorothy
- Weymouth, NJ0.6 mi · 2,614 people · home $169,700
- Milmay, NJ3.1 mi · 919 people · home $295,600
- Estell Manor, NJ4.6 mi · 1,668 people · home $307,600
- East Vineland, NJ6.4 mi · 925 people · home $301,900
- Richland, NJ6.7 mi · 623 people · home $225,300
- Hamilton, NJ7.3 mi · 27,484 people · home $246,200
- Mays Landing, NJ7.4 mi · 5,603 people · home $263,700
- Buena Vista, NJ7.9 mi · 7,033 people · home $227,300
Dorothy questions
Is Dorothy, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dorothy scores better for retirees than 48% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 99%. 21.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in Dorothy?
The median owner-occupied home in Dorothy is valued at $333,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,366, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Dorothy?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.6 inches of precipitation a year and 22.0 inches of snow.
Does Dorothy get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dorothy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 27, 1971. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)