Dorchester County, SC Eviction Risk
9 cities · 60,234 residents · Avg 2.2/10 (Very Low)2.2Avg score
3.1Highest city
1.9Lowest city
32.5%Rent burden
$970Median rent
R+10.52020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Dorchester County
Summerville51,654 pop
3.1
St. George2,154 pop
2.1
Ridgeville1,740 pop
2.4
Holly Hill1,218 pop
2.0
Cottageville1,196 pop
2.2
Lincolnville1,064 pop
1.9
Harleyville592 pop
2.2
Grover345 pop
1.9
Reevesville271 pop
2.0
About Dorchester County
Dorchester County spans 9 cities serving approximately 60,234 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.2/10. The county voted Republican by 10.5 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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