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Dover Base Housing, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · Kent County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,026 Population 4,035/sq mi density
$71,181 Median Income $28,348 per capita
$1,953 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
642 Violent Crime/100K 4,975 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,181 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
642 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Dover Base Housing, DE

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,181
5% below
$28,348 per capita
Median Rent
$1,953/mo
68% above
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
642/100K
69% above
4,975/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.1%
34% above
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
95%
Rent
168%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dover Base Housing a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.2% (67% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Dover Base Housing reports 642 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,975/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 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 Born13.6%
Veterans19.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,181
Per Capita$28,348
Unemployment1.2%
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%

Crime

F
Violent642/100K
Property4,975/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 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.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.