Dorr is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Dorr’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
In Dorr, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 30.28 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
Dorr is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.
The education level of Dorr citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 20.26% of adults 25 and older in Dorr have a college degree.
The per capita income in Dorr in 2022 was $32,797, which is middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $131,188 for a family of four. However, Dorr contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Dorr home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Dorr residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Dorr include Dutch, German, English, Irish, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Dorr is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
