At a Glance
Median Income
$33,491
$20,379 per capita
Home Value
$106,700
Zillow: $222,412
Median Rent
$801/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
1,031/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
19.4% smoking rate
How Dover Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dover's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dover a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dover residents earn a median household income of $33,491 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,379. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,765 business establishments, including 150 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dover is $106,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,412. Median rent is $801/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Dover reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,031/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dover has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,932
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density683/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans18.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$33,491
Per Capita$20,379
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$4,153M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,700
Rent$801
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$222,412
Housing Units836
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent221/100K
Property1,031/100K
Health
Obesity45.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,343/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation409 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute29 min
Broadband58.8%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Dover was founded in 1832.
The median home in Dover was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 150 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.