At a Glance
Median Income
$71,181
$28,348 per capita
Median Rent
$1,953/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.1%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
11.9% smoking rate
How Dover Base Housing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dover Base Housing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dover Base Housing a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dover Base Housing residents earn a median household income of $71,181 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,348. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Education
45.1% of adults in Dover Base Housing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dover Base Housing has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,026
Median Age25.5 yrs
Density4,035/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans19.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,181
Per Capita$28,348
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$1,953
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$335,071
Housing Units1,303
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute12 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Dover Base Housing was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.