Dover, DE

Delaware · Kent County · Dover Metro

Dover is a mid-size city in Delaware with a population of 39,491. Residents earn $58,336 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

39,491 Population 1,658/sq mi density

$58,336 Median Income $30,801 per capita

$248,500 Home Value $334,836 Zillow

$1,252 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

871 Violent Crime/100K 5,362 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$58,336 median income, 4.7% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$248,500 home value, $1,252/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $58,336

22% lower than US avg

Home Value $248,500

12% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 871/100K

129% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 27.1%

20% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,252

8% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 47.2%

47% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.7%

31% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 14.5%

17% higher than US avg

How Dover Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population39,491

Median Age35.1 yrs

Density1,658/mi²

Male / Female45% / 55%

Largest GroupWhite 37%

Veterans10.4%

Economy

Median Income$58,336

Per Capita$30,801

Unemployment4.7%

Poverty14.5%

County GDP$11,652M

Commute24 min

Housing

Home Value$248,500

Rent$1,252

Ownership47.0%

Zillow$334,836

Housing Units16,346

Rent Burden34.8%

Crime

Violent871/100K

Property5,362/100K

Murder10.4/100K

Assault699/100K

Burglary214/100K

Health

Obesity47.2%

Uninsured10.8%

Smoking15.7%

Depression23.0%

Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain47.6 in/yr

Sunny Days293/yr

Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Education

Bachelor's+27.1%

High School+90.4%

Graduate+11.8%

School Score5.72

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%

Commute24 min

Broadband89.9%

EV Stations23

Libraries5

Is Dover a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dover receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Dover has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dover is $58,336, 22% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dover is $248,500, 12% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,252 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,362 per 100,000, 174% above the national average.

Education

27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Dover enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches, including 13.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Dover has a population of 39,491 with a density of 1,658 people per square mile, spread across 23.4 square miles. The median age is 35.1 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54.6% female and 45.4% male. The city is predominantly Black (45.2%), with 37.3% White, 1.4% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.3% of residents, while 11.7% speak Spanish. 10.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 19.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 92.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

39,491

Total Population

1,658

People / sq mi

35.1yrs

Median Age

10% below US avg

23.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%

Female 54.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Dover vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.3%

12% above US avg

Spanish 11.7%

13% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dover vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dover is $58,336, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,801 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,105, 23% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants. The cost of living index is 99.8, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 8.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Dover vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$58,336
	22% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$30,801
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,105
IRS Avg AGI	$65,091
Gini Index	0.407 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.7%
	31% above US avg
Poverty Rate	14.5%
	17% above US avg
Establishments (County)	5,852
County GDP	$11,652M

Business (County)

Restaurants	369
Healthcare	567
Retail	651
Manufacturing	92

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,678
	23% below US avg
Cost of Living	99.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.0 min
Drive Alone	72.8%
Public Transit	1.9%
Work from Home	8.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Dover is $248,500, 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $334,836, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,252 (8% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,250 for a one-bedroom to $1,560 for a two-bedroom apartment. 47.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 16,346 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1983. The average annual property tax is $2,678 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 34.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$248,500
	12% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$334,836
Median List Price	$327,995

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$327,995
$/Sq Ft	$173
Homes Sold	24
Sale-to-List Ratio	100.0%
Price Drops	20.0%
Inventory	110

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,252
	8% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,672
Rent Burden	34.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,205
1 Bedroom	$1,250
2 Bedrooms	$1,560
3 Bedrooms	$1,990
4 Bedrooms	$2,293

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	47.0%
Owner-Occupied	47.0%
Renter-Occupied	53.0%
Housing Units	16,346
Median Year Built	1983

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,678
	23% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.08%

In Dover, 47.2% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 14.5% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 39.4% have high blood pressure. 15.7% are current smokers. 12.6% report binge drinking. 34.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 23.0% report depression. 19.6% experience frequent mental distress. 10.8% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,980. The dentist ratio is 1:2,460. 66.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.8 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-21)

PM2.5

5.8

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

6.6

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

5.0

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

110.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.7

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

168.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Dover vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	47.2%
	47% above US avg
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart Disease	5.9%
High Blood Pressure	39.4%
Asthma	13.5%
COPD	7.5%
Cancer	6.5%
Stroke	3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.7%
	12% above US avg
Binge Drinking	12.6%
Physical Inactivity	34.3%
Depression	23.0%
Mental Distress	19.6%
Physical Distress	15.0%
Short Sleep	44.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.7%
Uninsured	10.8%
	26% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,980
Dentists	1:2,460
Mental Health	1:414
Checkup Rate	81.7%
Dental Visits	55.2%
Premature Death	10,078/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	66.5%
Healthcare Facilities	567

Dover has a violent crime rate of 871 per 100,000 residents, 129% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 698.6 per 100,000, robbery at 127.7, rape at 33.9. The murder rate is 10.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,362 per 100,000, 174% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,916, burglary at 214, vehicle theft at 232 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 29 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Dover receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Dover vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	870.7/100K
	129% above US avg
Murder	10.4/100K
	66% above US avg
Rape	33.9/100K
Robbery	127.7/100K
Assault	698.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	5,362.2/100K
	174% above US avg
Burglary	213.8/100K
Theft	4,916.5/100K
Vehicle Theft	232.0/100K
Arson	20.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	29
Traffic Accidents	411
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Dover enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.1°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Area	23.4 sq mi (60.7 km²)
Population Density	1,658/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1606°N, 75.5217°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Kent County County
Nearest Airport	Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE) 51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 13.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0459 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	84.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.4 / 100
Community Resilience	68.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 9, 2023.

Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	137 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	136 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	39 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	126 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	136 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	147 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	139 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	54 km
Mar 15, 1993	5 km W of Columbia, Maryland	M2.7	119 km
Oct 28, 1994	1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland	M2.7	94 km
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	129 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	94 km
Feb 9, 2023	29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia	M2.6	132 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	83 km
Oct 28, 1996	2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania	M2.6	134 km
Jan 18, 1994	3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania	M2.6	130 km
Jun 25, 2021	2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland	M2.6	104 km
Jan 13, 1990	6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland	M2.6	121 km
May 7, 1994	2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.5	136 km
Feb 26, 1993	2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey	M2.5	94 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2014	Arthur	Category 1	247 km
2012	Sandy	Category 1	223 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	126 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	267 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 1	294 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	279 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	220 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	198 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	123 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

298 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 205 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 1, 2023	EF3	46 km	1
Sep 1, 2021	EF3	62 km	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	67 km	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	95 km	0
Apr 28, 1961	EF3	57 km	0
Mar 22, 1955	EF3	90 km	1
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	99 km	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	78 km	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	7 km	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	82 km	0
Oct 31, 2019	EF2	84 km	0
Apr 15, 2019	EF2	66 km	0
Jul 23, 2017	EF2	75 km	0
Sep 28, 2004	EF2	58 km	0
Sep 18, 2004	EF2	94 km	0
May 2, 2002	EF2	68 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	99 km	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	53 km	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF2	87 km	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF2	52 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	76 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MULLICA RIVER FIRE (13,082 ac, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	MULLICA RIVER FIRE	13,082	93 km
2017	BESTPITCH	7,743	95 km
2004	RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH	5,678	98 km
2014	BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14	5,433	98 km
2005	MARSH RX-FWS	4,380	95 km
2007	GUINEA MARSH	4,173	96 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,780	99 km
2009	DOCTORS CREEK	3,686	95 km
2017	PENN SWAMP FIRE	3,587	95 km
1999	FB R O C I	3,525	99 km
2019	MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT	3,197	97 km
2011	COMPARTMENT J	2,775	97 km
2005	ISLAND CREEK	2,729	96 km
2007	ATSION	2,705	93 km
1990	UNNAMED	2,367	93 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,156	96 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,122	93 km
1997	UNNAMED	2,121	91 km
1992	UNNAMED	2,038	94 km
2005	VEGETATION RESEARCH	1,926	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in
February	35°F (2°C)	3.0 in	Coldest, Driest
March	44°F (7°C)	4.2 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.5 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.2 in
June	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.2 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.3 in
November	48°F (9°C)	3.2 in
December	38°F (4°C)	3.5 in

Dover has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.0").

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Dover is located in Kent County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. 11.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 50.2% of the vote, a 2-point margin. 89.9% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 23 EV charging stations. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 567 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 72.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.2%

D 50.2%

Winner: Democrat by 2 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	29
Traffic Accidents	411
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	27.1%
	20% below US avg
High School+	90.4%
Graduate Degree+	11.8%
School Test Score	5.72

B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	1,658/sq mi
Total Area	23.4 sq mi
County	Kent County County

Services

Broadband Access	89.9%
Avg Download Speed	175.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	42.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	23
Alt Fuel Stations	27
Public Libraries	5
Healthcare Facilities	567
Restaurants	369
Retail Stores	651

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.0 min
Drive Alone	72.8%
Public Transit	1.9%
Work from Home	8.7%

Average costs for common services in Dover. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$250 ($150–$399)
Specialist Visit	$349 ($200–$549)
Urgent Care Visit	$200 ($100–$349)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,196 ($798–$4,990)
Dental Cleaning	$130 ($75–$200)
Dental Filling	$250 ($150–$399)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$45 ($25–$75)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$75 ($50–$120)
Brake Pad Replacement	$299 ($150–$499)
Tire Rotation	$40 ($20–$75)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$599 ($399–$998)
Battery Replacement	$200 ($100–$349)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$100 ($60–$150)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$90 ($50–$140)
HVAC Repair	$399 ($150–$798)
HVAC System Install	$6,986 ($3,992–$11,976)
Roof Repair	$998 ($399–$1,996)
Roof Replacement	$8,982 ($5,489–$14,970)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,497 ($499–$3,493)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,970 ($4,990–$29,940)
DUI Defense	$4,990 ($1,996–$9,980)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,497 ($798–$2,994)
Will Preparation	$499 ($200–$998)
Trust Preparation	$2,495 ($998–$4,990)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$25 ($15–$45)
Women's Haircut	$55 ($30–$100)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$150 ($75–$250)
Manicure	$25 ($15–$45)
Pedicure	$40 ($25–$65)
Massage (1 Hour)	$80 ($50–$130)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.09 ($2.99–$5.49)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.49 ($2.50–$4.99)
Loaf of Bread	$3.79 ($2.50–$5.49)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.49 ($2.99–$6.49)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.49 ($3.99–$7.49)
Rice (per lb)	$1.00 ($0.60–$1.80)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$140 ($80–$250)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$70 ($30–$150)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$70 ($40–$120)
Internet (Monthly)	$70 ($40–$100)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$65 ($30–$100)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$85 ($50–$150)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$200 ($75–$499)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,996 ($1,198–$3,493)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$70 ($30–$130)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($7.98–$25)
Car Registration (Annual)	$100 ($30–$250)
Driver's License Renewal	$30 ($15–$75)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,198 ($599–$2,495)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$998 ($499–$1,996)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$399 ($200–$699)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$50 ($25–$100)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$998 ($399–$2,495)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,475 ($4,990–$29,940)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$60 ($30–$100)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$100 ($50–$200)
Dog Grooming	$60 ($30–$100)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$40 ($20–$75)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$299 ($150–$499)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$200 ($100–$399)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$789
Toddler	$602
Preschool	$626
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$674
Toddler	$553
Preschool	$556

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Kent County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	10,779	1,058	$55,966	1.06
Retail Trade	8,993	553	$36,994	1.27
Administrative & Waste Services	3,331	633	$57,855	0.80
Professional & Technical Services	2,860	918	$82,963	0.58
Construction	2,808	499	$75,867	0.75
Transportation & Warehousing	2,732	177	$54,716	0.91
Finance & Insurance	1,816	304	$95,410	0.63
Other Services	1,650	357	$45,179	0.77
Real Estate	459	158	$57,013	0.42
Information & Technology	342	108	$80,329	0.26
Management of Companies	291	17	$118,258	0.24
Educational Services	290	63	$45,711	0.20

Colleges & Universities in Dover

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry	Public · Bachelor's	15,115	—	$4,965	$11,828
Delaware State University	Public · Graduate	6,462	61.7%	$10,314	$20,250
Delaware Technical Community College-Central Office	Public · Bachelor's	—	—	—	—

Hospitals in Dover

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, KENT CAMPUS	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	Yes	(302) 744-7001
DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(302) 741-0140

Schools in Dover

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Dover High School	High	1,771	107	16.6:1
Central Middle School	Middle	860	58	14.8:1
William Henry Middle School	Middle	857	50	17.1:1
South Dover Elementary School	Elementary	610	38	16.1:1
W. Reily Brown Elementary School	Elementary	540	40	13.5:1
Early College School at Del State (Charter)	High	519	27	19.2:1
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School	Elementary	461	32	14.4:1
Academy Of Dover Charter School (Charter)	Elementary	411	29	14.2:1
Campus Community School (Charter)	Elementary	402	27	14.9:1
Major George S. Welch Elementary School	Elementary	353	33	10.7:1
Towne Point Elementary School	Elementary	334	20	16.7:1
Booker T. Washington Elementary School	Elementary	334	32	10.4:1
East Dover Elementary School	Elementary	330	28	11.8:1
North Dover Elementary School	Elementary	315	23	13.7:1
Fairview Elementary School	Elementary	281	17	16.5:1
Star Hill Elementary School	Elementary	147	7	21.0:1
Dover Air Force Base Middle School	Middle	125	15	8.3:1
Capital Early Childhood Center	—	100	1	100.0:1

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Radio Stations near Dover

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
105.5 WDHA The Rock Of New Jersey	rock, the rock of new jersey	AAC+ 112 kbps

National Parks Near Dover

122 national parks and monuments found near Dover.

Park	Type	Fee
3 Forts Ferry	State Park	Free
Alapocas Run State Park	State Park	Free
Angola Neck Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Angola Neck Preserve	State Park	Free
Assateague Sp	State Park	Free
Assawoman Canal	State Park	Free
Assawoman Canal	State Park	Free
Auburn Heights	State Park	Free
Auburn Heights Preserve	State Park	Free
Barnes Woods Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Bellevue State Park	State Park	Free
Benjamin Rush State Park	State Park	Free
Bethany Beach Canal	State Park	Free
Big Elk Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Bill Burton State Park	State Park	Free
Black Walnut Point Nrma	State Park	Free
Bohemia River State Park	State Park	Free
Brandywine Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Brandywine Park	State Park	Free
Calvert Cliffs Sp	State Park	Free
Cape Henlopen State Park	State Park	Free
Cape Henlopen State Park	State Park	Free
Cape May Point State Park	State Park	Free
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free
Cedar Creek Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Chesapeake Bay		Free
Choptank River Fishing Pier State Park	State Park	Free
Corsons Inlet State Park	State Park	Free
Cypress Branch Nrma	State Park	Free
Deerfield Golf and Tennis Club	State Park	Free
Delaware Seashore State Park	State Park	Free
Doe Bridge Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Elk Neck Sp	State Park	Free
Fair Hill Nrma	State Park	Free
Fenwick Island State Park	State Park	Free
First State National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Flint Woods Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Fork Branch Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Fort Delaware State Park	State Park	Free
Fort DuPont State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Dupont State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Mott State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Washington State Park	State Park	Free
Fox Point State Park	State Park	Free
Franklin Point State Park	State Park	Free
Garrisons Lake Golf Club	State Park	Free
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Golts Ponds Heritage Conservation	State Park	Free
Great Egg Harbor River		Free
Great Marsh Preserve	State Park	Free
Great Sound State Park	State Park	Free
Gunpowder Falls Sp	State Park	Free
Gunpowder Falls State Park	State Park	Free
H. Fletcher Brown Park	State Park	Free
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park	State Park	Free
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park	State Park	Free
Hart-Miller Island Sp	State Park	Free
Hawk Island State Park	State Park	Free
Hobbs Property	State Park	Free
Holts Landing State Park	State Park	Free
Hudson Park - Deltech Replacement	State Park	Free
Independence National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$1
James Branch Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Jonas Green State Park	State Park	Free
Killens Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Limited Practical Use Program	State Park	Free
Love Point State Park	State Park	Free
Lums Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Marian R. Okie Memorial Wildlife Preserve at Poplar Thicket	State Park	Free
Market Square	State Park	Free
Marsh Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Martinak State Park	State Park	Free
Matapeake	State Park	Free
Mount Laurel State Park	State Park	Free
Murderkill River Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Neshaminy State Park	State Park	Free
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve	National Reserve	Free
North Point Sb	State Park	Free
North Point Sp	State Park	Free
North Point State Park	State Park	Free
Nvf Site	State Park	Free
Oversee Property	State Park	Free
Palmer Sp	State Park	Free
Palmyra Cove Nature Park	State Park	Free
Parvin State Park	State Park	Free
Port Penn Interpretive Center	State Park	Free
Port Penn Natural Area	State Park	Free
Port Penn Wetlands Trail	State Park	Free
Rancocas State Park	State Park	Free
Ridley Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Rocks Sp	State Park	Free
Rocky Run Acquisition	State Park	Free
Rutgers Community Park	State Park	Free
Sandy Point State Park	State Park	Free
Sassafrass Nrma	State Park	Free
Seal Island	State Park	Free
Sowbridge Branch Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Stow Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Sunset Lake	State Park	Free
Susquehanna Sp	State Park	Free
Susquehanna State Park	State Park	Free
Susquehannock State Park	State Park	Free
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
The Cannery Lot	State Park	Free
The Cauffiel Estate	State Park	Free
The Cleaver House	State Park	Free
The Hubbs House	State Park	Free
Thompson Island Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Trap Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Tuckahoe Sp	State Park	Free
Tuckahoe State Park	State Park	Free
unknown	State Park	Free
Valley Forge National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free
White Clay Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Wilmington and Western Railroad	State Park	Free
Wilmington State Parks	State Park	Free
Wye Island Nrma	State Park	Free
Wye Oak Sp	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Dover

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	36,736	$46,267
2015	36,999	$45,363
2017	37,463	$49,738
2019	38,334	$47,669
2021	38,992	$51,073
2023	40,049	$58,336

Museums in Dover

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
ART CENTER GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		3028576060	$146,619,108
BIGGS MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART	ART MUSEUM		3026742111	$1,622,514
CUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8564554055	$280,243
CUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	981 YE GREATE STREET	8564558580	$280,243
SMYRNA-CLAYTON HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	7 WEST SOUTH STREET	3026534236	$271,390
DELAWARE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3027341618	$165,770
DELAWARE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		3027341618	$165,770
AMC MUSEUM FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM	1301 HERITAGE RD	3026775938	$141,049
DELAWARE STATE POLICE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1425 N DUPONT HWY	3027397700	$94,319
DOVER ART LEAGUE	ART MUSEUM		3026740402	$49,883
WOODBURN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$30,527
HISTORIC CAMDEN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$4,800
ARABIAN HORSE TRUST	GENERAL MUSEUM
BARRATT'S CHAPEL AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3023355544
BELMONT HALL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	217 SMYRNA LEIPSIC ROAD	3022649048
BOWERS BEACH MARITIME MUSEUM	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		3023351400
CLAUDE E. PHILLIPS HERBARIUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
DELAWARE AERO SPACE EDUCATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		3026595003
DELAWARE ARCHIVES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 26
DOWNSTATE DELAWARE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DUCK CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3026531320
FELTON COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 329
FORT MILES HISTORIC DISTRICT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3027399220
FREDERICA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3023355229
GREATER HARRINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3023983698
HARRINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	108 FLEMING STREET	3023983698
JOHN DICKINSON PLANTATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3027393277
JOHNSON VICTROLA MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3027445055
MILFORD AQUARIUM	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	124 E COMMERCE RD	2486857308
OLD DOVER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	323 SOUTH STATE STREET
SMYRNA MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD COALITION OF DELAWARE NORTHEAST UNDERGROUND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Dover

Name	Address	Annual Visits
DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY	35 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA	352,962
MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY	11 S.E. FRONT STREET	203,319
KENT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	497 SOUTH RED HAVEN LANE	112,789
SMYRNA PUBLIC LIBRARY	107 SOUTH MAIN STREET	84,713
HARRINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	110 CENTER STREET	36,287

Farmers Markets in Dover

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Capital City Farmers Market	126 West Loockerman Street (Loockerman Way Plaza)	06/15/2016 to 09/14/2016	Wed: 11:30 AM-3:30 PM;		Visit
Harrington Farmers Market	Commerce St. & Clark St.
Loockerman Way Farmers' Market	Loockerman Way Plaza - Loockerman Street	06/18/2014 to 08/27/2014	Wed: 11:30 AM-4:30 PM;		Visit
Riverwalk Farmers Market	5 S. Walnut Street	05/04/2019 to 10/05/2019	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
SMYRNA FARMERS' MARKET	7 West South Street	06/12/2014 to 08/28/2014	Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes

Hotels in Dover

13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capital Inn of Dover

Comfort Inn & Suites Dover

Days Inn

Dover Garden Suites

Dover Inn

Fairfield Inn

Holiday Inn

Home2 Suites by Hilton Dover

Mainstay Suites

Red Roof Inn & Suites Dover

Relax Inn

Residence Inn Dover

Superlodge

Restaurants in Dover

47 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Applebee's

Bangkok Thai Cuisine

Barrio Burrito Bar

Betsy Ross Pizza & Restaurant

Bubbakoo's Burritos

Buffalo Wild Wings

Chaiyo Sushi & Thai Cuisine

Chinatown Buffet

Chuck E. Cheese's

Clean Eatz

Delicious Fusion

El Nopal

First Watch

Flavor of India

Friday's

Grotto Pizza

Hangry Joes Hot Chicken & Wings

Hibatchi

Hollywood Diner

IHOP

King Buffet

La Tolteca Authentic Mexican

La Tonalteca

LongHorn Steakhouse

Mission BBQ

Nazs Halal Food

Olive Garden

Pat's Select Pizza L Grill

Pho Viet

Pizza Hut

Rail Haus

Rancho Azteca

Red Lobster

Romano’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Savory Wings

Seasons Pizza

Select Pizza l Grill

Shucker's Pier 13

Taqueria El Cabrito

Tasty Crab House

The Great Wall Kitchen

The Greene Turtle

Veronica's Pizzaria

Where Pigs Fly BBQ

Yukon Korean Barbecue & Sushi

Cafes in Dover

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Cinemas in Dover

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AMC

Monuments in Dover

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Liberty Bell Replica

Clinics in Dover

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delaware Hospice

Fan Care Center

Student Health Center

Bus Stations in Dover

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dover Transit Center

Gas Stations in Dover

14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Royal Farms

Safeway Fuel Station

Speedway

Sunoco

U.S. Gas

US Gas

Valero

Wawa

Banks in Dover

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citizens Bank

Dover Federal Credit Union

PNC Bank

Wells Fargo Bank

WSFS Bank

Shopping Malls in Dover

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dover Mall

Gyms in Dover

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club Fitness

Jim& Shirley Wentworth Gymnasium

Orange Theory

Planet Fitness

Golf Courses in Dover

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maple Dale Country Club

Breweries in Dover

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Blue Earl Brewing Company	Breweries, Food & Drink	210 Artisans Dr
Fordham Brewing Co.	Food & Drink, Brewery, Breweries	1284 Mcd Dr	3026784810	Visit
Mispillion River Brewing	Food & Drink, Breweries, breweries	255 Mullet Run St	3.024916623E9, 13024916623

Nursing Homes in Dover

4 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
CADIA REHABILITATION CAPITOL 1225 WALKER ROAD	For profit - Corporation	120	117	5/5	—	4/5	5/5	3027341199
COURTLAND MANOR 889 SOUTH LITTLE CREEK ROAD	For profit - Corporation	70	61	5/5	—	5/5	2/5	3026740566
WESTMINSTER VILLAGE HEALTH 1175 MCKEE ROAD	Non profit - Corporation	61	58	4/5	—	4/5	3/5	3026748030
SILVER LAKE CENTER 1080 SILVER LAKE BLVD	For profit - Corporation	120	112	3/5	—	4/5	3/5	3027345990

Pharmacies in Dover

16 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ACME-SAVON PHARMACY - 7822	1001 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY	302-674-8376
CVS - 1911	11 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY	302-672-7010
HAPPY HARRY'S - 11036	261 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY	302-730-5280
HAPPY HARRY'S - 11060	5506 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY	302-698-6320
MOORES LAKE PHARMACY	18 LEBANON ROAD	302-697-0200
RITE AID - 11189	245 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY	302-674-2945
RITE AID - 3748	1580 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY	302-734-4788
RITE AID - 3756	41 GREENTREE DRIVE	302-678-2101
SAFEWAY	190 JOHN HUNN BROWN ROAD	302-730-9101
SAM'S CLUB - 6330	1572 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY	302-678-2161
TARGET	148 JOHN HUNN BROWN ROAD	302-741-0466
WAL-MART - 1736	1574 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY	302-674-4827
WALGREENS - 11039	210 GATEWAY SOUTH BOULEVARD	302-698-1265
WALGREENS - 11061	1215 SOUTH STATE STREET	302-730-1170
WALGREENS - 11322	200 BANNING STREET	302-734-9303
WALGREENS - 9687	1001 FORREST AVENUE	302-678-9820

Daycare Centers in Dover

26 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
ALL BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN LEARNING ACADEMY 822 S STATE ST	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 241-2005	OPEN
BAYHEALTH CHILD CARE AND EARLY LEARNING CENTER 150 SCULL TERRACE	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 744-7182	OPEN
BEGINNINGS AND BEYOND 402 COWGILL STREET	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 734-2464	OPEN
BEGINNINGS AND BEYOND II 710 BUCKSON DRIVE	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 678-0445	OPEN
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIRST HEAD START COLONIAL GARDENS 1000 HAYES CIRCLE	HEAD START — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 536-9225	OPEN
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIRST HEAD START WHITE OAK 195 WILLIS ROAD	HEAD START — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 536-9225	OPEN
CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CENTER, INC. 760 TOWNSEND BOULEVARD	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 674-5227	OPEN
CORPORATE KIDS LEARNING CENTER, INC. 605 SOUTH BAY ROAD	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 678-0688	OPEN
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY EARLY CHILDHOOD LABORATORY SCHOOL 1200 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 857-6731	OPEN
DOVER EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY CENTER 744 RIVER ROAD	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 883-3092	OPEN
DOVER'S CHILDRENS VILLAGE 726 WOODCREST DRIVE	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 672-6476	OPEN
DOVER'S CHILDRENS VILLAGE TOO 1298 MCKEE ROAD	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 674-8142	OPEN
DROP - A - TOT PRESCHOOL 120A S GOVERNORS AVE	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 678-1949	OPEN
GATHERING LAMBS 1005 PARK AVENUE	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 734-1291	OPEN
GROWING SPROUTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC. 872 FOREST STREET	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 744-8370	OPEN
KIDZ INK III 645 WEST NORTH STREET	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 730-4730	OPEN
LITTLE KID'S SWAGG LEARNING CENTER, LLC TOO 631 RIDGELY ST	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 480-4404	OPEN
THE LEARNING TREE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY 403 WEST LOOCKERMAN STREET	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 290-8251	OPEN
THE LITTLE SCHOOL AT KIDS COTTAGE 105 MONT BLANC BOULEVARD	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 734-3040	OPEN
THE PUMPKIN PATCH EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC 1160 WALKER RD	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 470-5020	OPEN
WESLEY PRESCHOOL AND PLAY CARE 209 SOUTH STATE STREET	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 678-8987	OPEN
YMCA OF DELAWARE / FAIRVIEW 700 WALKER RD	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 346-9622	OPEN
YMCA OF DELAWARE / NORTH DOVER 855 COLLEGE RD	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 346-9622	OPEN
YMCA OF DELAWARE / SOUTH DOVER 955 SOUTH STATE STREET	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 346-9622	OPEN
YMCA OF DELAWARE / WILLIAM HENRY 65 CARVER ROAD	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 346-9622	OPEN
YOUTH CONNECTIONS - TOWNE POINT 629 BUCKSON DRIVE	CENTER BASED — LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER	(302) 736-7096	OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Dover

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger	2800 North Dupont Highway	Tesla		8	TESLA	public
RFS 139	6 West Lebanon Road	Blink Network		2	J1772COMBO	public
Kent County Motor Sales Co	2181 S Dupont Hwy	EV Connect		1	J1772COMBO	public
ROYAL FARMS RFS 139 DC #1	6 W Lebanon Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
ROYAL FARMS RFS 139 DC #2	6 W Lebanon Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
WINNER HYUNDAI CPE-250 (LEFT)	591 South Dupont Highway	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
WINNER HYUNDAI CPE-250 (RIGHT)	591 South Dupont Highway	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
BAYHEALTH CHARGER 1	640 S State St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
BAYHEALTH CHARGER 2	640 S State St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
BAYHEALTH CHARGER 3	640 S State St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Delaware Technical Community College	100 Campus Drive	Blink Network	2		J1772	public
DelDOT, Maintenance & Operations - Equipment Management	800 South Bay Road	Blink Network	2		J1772	public
DUNCAN CENTER DSEU 1	21 Jerusalem Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Hertrich Nissan JP-Eagle	1378 S Dupont Hwy	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
Winner Ford	591 S Dupont Hwy	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Winner Volkswagen	1387 N Dupont Hwy	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Dover

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
(Woodside site) 114 BRIANS DR	TOWER	127
159 BRICK STORE LANDING RD	TOWER	90
4270 Underwoods Corner Road (44005)	LTOWER	75
5729 W DENNEYS ROAD & Route 13 (71316)	GTOWER	73
2898 ARTHURSVILLE ROAD	TOWER	67
332 DARLING FARM ROAD (81953)	MTOWER	60
2030 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY	TOWER	59
Route 49 (71324)	LTOWER	58
ROUTE 12 AND ROUTE 270 (71340)	LTOWER	56
25 LOCUST STREET (43180)	LTOWER	55
8014 BAY ROAD ROUTE 113 (44148)	LTOWER	47
573 BLACK STALLION ROAD (78787)	MTOWER	47
4860 South Dupont Hwy (43802)	MTOWER	43

Fire Stations in Dover

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Dover Fire Department	103 S Governors AVE	Volunteer			302-736-7168

Power Plants Near Dover

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
DOVER SUN PARK	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-75.5	OP
GARRISON ENERGY CENTER LLC	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE	221112	-75.5	OP
MCKEE RUN	NATURAL GAS STEAM TURBINE	221112	-75.5	OP
VAN SANT STATION	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE	221112	-75.6	OP
NRG ENERGY CENTER DOVER	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE; NATURAL GAS FIRE	221112	-75.6	OP

Bridges in Dover

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1951	204	22,690	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1993	80	21,437	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1993	80	21,252	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1993	107	16,056	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1993	107	16,056	G
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1937	97	13,040	G
Arch (Deck)	Masonry	1885	47	11,547	F
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1957	60	9,607	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1968	54	8,041	F
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1934	52	7,666	F
Culvert	Concrete	1991	21	1,677	F
Culvert	Concrete	2019	22	1,421	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1990	228	1,421	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1993	217	1,334	G

Correctional Facilities in Dover

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
MORRIS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS CENTER	300 WATER ST	STATE	135	150	OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Dover

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
KRAFT FOODS INC.	1250 WEST NORTH STREET	KENT

Airports Near Dover

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Philadelphia International Airport	PHL	Large Airport
Cape May County Airport	WWD	Medium Airport
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base	DOV	Medium Airport
Millville Municipal Airport	MIV	Medium Airport
Phillips Army Air Field	APG	Medium Airport
Wilmington Airport	ILG	Medium Airport
Albanna Aviation Airport	—	Small Airport
Alliance Airport	—	Small Airport
Ashland Landing Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
B J Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Barren Creek Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Beaven Field	—	Small Airport
Belfair Airport	—	Small Airport
Bennett Airport	—	Small Airport
Blews Airport	—	Small Airport
Breezecroft Airport	—	Small Airport
Bucks Airport	—	Small Airport
Cambridge Dorchester Airport	CGE	Small Airport
Carey Field	—	Small Airport
Castle Haven Airport	—	Small Airport
Cecil County Airport	—	Small Airport
Chandelle Airport	—	Small Airport
Chorman Airport	—	Small Airport
Church Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Conquest Field	—	Small Airport
Coombs Airport	—	Small Airport
Cromwell Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Cross Keys Airport	—	Small Airport
D'Angelo Airport	—	Small Airport
Dave's Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Delaware Airpark	—	Small Airport
Delaware Coastal Airport	GED	Small Airport
Delmarvair Airport	—	Small Airport
Dileo Field	—	Small Airport
Doyle's Airport	—	Small Airport
Drummond Airport	—	Small Airport
Duffy's Airport	—	Small Airport
Eagle Crest-Hudson Airport	—	Small Airport
Easton Airport / Newnam Field	ESN	Small Airport
Emmanuel Airport	—	Small Airport
Ewing Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Founding Fathers Field	—	Small Airport
Free Spirit Airport	—	Small Airport
Full Throttle Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
G W Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Halka Nurseries Airport	—	Small Airport
Harford County Airport	—	Small Airport
Harris Airport	—	Small Airport
Harris Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Dover

19 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Camden Police Department
Clayton Police Department
Delaware State Police Academey
Delaware State Police Headquarters
Delaware State Police Headquarters	1441 North Dupont Highway
Delaware State Police Troop 3
Delaware State Police, Troop 3	3759 South State Street
Dover Police Department	400 South Queen Street
Dover Police Department
Felton Police Department
Felton Police Dept.	24 Sewell Street
Frederica Police Department	14 East David Street
Harrington Police Department
Kent County Sheriff's Department	38 The Green
Milford Police Department
Smyrna Police Department
Smyrna Police Department	325 West Glenwood Avenue
University Police
Wyoming Police Department

Grocery Stores in Dover

35 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7 ELEVEN 36876a	Convenience Store	654 N Dupont Hwy
Aaa Deli Inc	Convenience Store	316 Fulton St
ALDI 71119	Supermarket	10 DuPont Hwy
Country Farm	Convenience Store	1014 S Little Creek Rd
CVS 1911	Other	11 N Dupont Hwy
CVS 2069	Other	988 Forrest Ave
Dollar General 12556	Other	1059 Walker Rd
Dollar General 25013	Other	283 S Saulsbury Rd
Dollar General 384	Other	282 S Dupont Hwy
Dollar Tree 1563	Other	1030 Forrest Ave
Dollar Tree 1799	Other	261 N Dupont Hwy
Dollar Tree 7874	Other	650 S Bay Rd
Family Dollar 1766	Other	1007 N State St
Food Lion 1385	Supermarket	1030 Forrest Ave
Good News Health Food Llc	Grocery Store	739 S Governors Ave
Grocery Basket Inc	Convenience Store	301 N Bradford St
Kabab Korner Groceries	Grocery Store	706 N Dupont Hwy
Lidl 1166	Super Store	150 N Dupont Hwy
Little Grocer	Convenience Store	902 E Division St
Magic 7	Convenience Store	449 S New St
Mawahs International Market Llc 7177147141	Convenience Store	1019 Walker Rd
Ocean State Job Lot 185	Other	515 N Dupont Hwy
One Stop	Other	780 Walker Rd
One Stop	Convenience Store	1102 White Oak Rd
Pirits Market	Grocery Store	321B Independence Blvd
Produce Junction Inc.	Specialty Store	1350 N Dupont Hwy
Royal Farms 110	Convenience Store	295 S Dupont Hwy
Royal Farms 151	Convenience Store	293 S Saulsbury Rd
SAFEWAY 1763	Supermarket	190 John Hunn Brown Rd
Speedway 2812	Convenience Store	31 N Dupont Hwy
Target Stores 1312	Super Store	148 John Hunn Brown Rd
Tienda Latina	Grocery Store	720C Townsend Blvd
Walgreens 09687	Other	1001 Forrest Ave
WAWA 848	Convenience Store	2800 N Dupont Hwy
Wawa Food Market 838	Convenience Store	290 S Dupont Hwy

Treatment Centers in Dover

10 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
American Treatment Network - Dover OTP	Substance Abuse	877-286-5115
Dover Comprehensive Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	302-504-8500 x114
Mind and Body Consortium	Both	302-674-2380 x1218
Psychotherapeutic Services Inc - Womens Residential	Substance Abuse	302-257-5818
SaVida Health	Substance Abuse	302-608-6085
Serenity Place	Substance Abuse	302-730-0800
Shalom House	Substance Abuse	302-730-0800
Shalom House	Substance Abuse	302-730-0800
UHS of Dover LLC	Both	302-747-1145
Westside Family Healthcare	Both	302-678-4622

DOL Wage Violations in Dover

27 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $2,669,221 in back wages owed to 2,843 employees.

Violations

$2,669,221

Back Wages Owed

2,843

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center	MAJOR	—	19904	—	1	$697,097	$755	923
SCI - Sussex Correctional Institution	SIGNIFICANT	—	19904	—	1	$468,537	$694	675
Delaware Transit Corporation/DART First State	SIGNIFICANT	—	19901	—	1	$441,371	$1,831	241
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution	SIGNIFICANT	—	19904	—	1	$430,870	$1,224	352
Delaware Department of Transportation	SIGNIFICANT	—	19901	—	2	$180,540	$3,113	58
Baylor Women's Correctional Institution	SIGNIFICANT	—	19904	—	1	$111,468	$921	121
Vicdania Health Services (VHS)	—	—	19904	—	1	$73,961	$2,845	26
Southside Utilities, Inc.	—	—	19901	—	1	$50,000	$2,500	20
Arrowhead Management Services	—	—	19904	—	1	$36,098	$296	122
Mid-Atlantic Care	—	—	19901	—	1	$27,290	$317	86
Peninsula Glass	—	—	19901	—	1	$25,897	$3,700	7
PowerPlus Electric, Inc.	—	—	19901	—	1	$25,000	$2,778	9
First American Contracting LLC	—	—	19901	—	1	$22,749	$4,550	5
Aimtech Solutions Inc.	—	—	19904	—	1	$16,123	$16,123	1
Dover Budget Inn	—	—	19904	—	1	$12,844	$612	21
Tri State Imaging PR LLC	—	—	19904	—	1	$12,367	$309	40
Tommys Express Car Wash (Dover)	—	—	19901	—	1	$10,962	$731	15
Papen Farms	—	—	19904	—	5	$9,287	$115	81
Eclipse Cyber Cafe	—	—	19904	—	1	$5,006	$834	6
A Center for Mental Wellness	—	—	19904	—	1	$3,285	$328	10
Bearskin Services	—	—	19901	—	1	$2,614	$436	6
Speedway Cafe	—	—	19901	—	1	$2,463	$411	6
Verizon	—	Verizon Communications	19901	—	1	$1,108	$1,108	1
Liberto Development LTD	—	—	19901	—	1	$953	$477	2
Best Construction	—	—	19901	—	1	$768	$154	5
US 13 Grill	—	—	19901	—	1	$534	$178	3
Shadybrook Farms	—	—	19901	—	5	$30	$30	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dover

127 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
302 WORSHIP INC	494 FAWN HAVEN WALK
7948	883 LINCOLN ST
ACR79 MINISTRY 508C1A INC	8 THE GREEN STE D
AFFLICTED ONE INTERNATIONAL INC	8 THE GREEN SUITE 19496
AGAPE FELLOWSHIP FREE WILL BAPTIST INC	226 WINDING CARRIAGE LN
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF DARCHEI CHINUCH	614 N DUPONT HWY STE 210
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF RESTORATION DOVER DELAWARE INC	1300 SOUTH FARMVIEW DRIVE
ARCADIA INSTITUTE	8 THE GREEN STE A
ASSEMBLEE CHRETIENNE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY	1406 D FOREST AVE
CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD	1141 E LEBANON RD
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 1859
CALVARY REVIVAL MISSION INTERNATIONAL INC	1028 LAFFERTY LN
CAPITAL CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST OF DOVER INC	86 LEBANON RD
CENTRAL MENNONITE CHURCH	220 W DENNEYS RD
CHANNEL CHURCHILL INC	8 THE GRN NUM 15489
CHEERFUL GIVERS RESCUE FOUNDATION	140 LOGANBERRY TER
CHRIST MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH	1160 E LEBANON RD
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH INC	390 NAULT RD
CHRISTIAN YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY INC	8 THE GREEN STE B
CHURCH OF GOD AND SAINTS OF CHRIST	762 MILLER DR
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST INC DELAWARE JURISDICTION	1418 S STATE ST
CHURCH ON THE WESTSIDE INC	PO BOX 1255
CONFIDENCE IN YOUR SHINE OUTREACH MINISTRY INCORPORATED	PO BOX 1179
CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF THE ASSEMBLY OF GOD	15 WESTOVER DR
CROSS OUTREACH MISSIONS INC	915 BUCK DR
CROSSROAD CHRISTIAN CHURCH	4867 N DUPONT HWY
CRUSADE DELIVERANCE MINISTRY	585 FOREST ST STE 1
CRYPTO CHURCH INC	1151 WALKER RD PMB 323
DESTINY CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC	2161 FORREST AVE
DHAMMAREG INC	8 THE GREEN SUITE 8485
DOVER CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	1818 N LITTLE CREEK RD
DOVER CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC	PO BOX 53
DOVER FIRST SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH	655 WYOMING AVE
DOVER MYUNGSUNG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH INC	787 N BACON AVE
DOVER WORLD OUTREACH CHURCH	3941 W DENNEYS RD
EAGLE FIRE MINISTRIES INC	94 WOLF CREEK CIR
ECCLESIA FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER	PO BOX 1613
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH	2240 S DUPONT HWY
FAITH LIFE MINISTRIES INC	418 ROSE DALE LN
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	301 WALKER ROAD
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHESWOLD	291 ROSE BOWL RD
FIRST KOREAN BAPTIST CHURCH	2659 MCKEE RD
FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH	4462 W DENNEYS RD
FLAMING FIRE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH INC	PO BOX 69
FRIENDS OF CHAIM SHEL BITACHON	1151 WALKER RD STE 100 PMB 797
FRONTLINE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION	1151 WALKER RD STE 200
FRONTLINE MINISTRIES INC	1151 WALKER ROAD
GRACE CHURCH PCA	350 MCKEE RD
GREATER LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 1433
HAITIAN CHURCH OF CHRIST	9 E LOOCKERMAN ST STE 307
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY INC	4993 S DUPONT HWY
HOLY CROSS CHURCH	631 S STATE ST
HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH CHURCH INC	64 STOCKTON LN
IGLESIA CRISTIANA MARANATHA INC	1235 E DIVISION ST
IHOP-FS - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PRAYER-FIRST STATE - INC	1243 COLLEGE PARK DR
IN HIS FOOTSTEPS INC	8 THE GREEN
INDIA CULTURAL SOCIETY OF DELAWARE INC	1712 WINDSWEPT CT
INSTITUTE LUX CONSILIO	850 NEW BURTON RD STE 201
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF CHRUCHES AND MINISTERS	636 NIMITZ RD
INTERNATIONAL EVANGELIZATION CHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCH OF GOD REV	125 PERIWINKLE DR
JANNAHVERSITY INC	8 THE GREEN STE B
JCMMM INC	8 THE GRN NUM 15489
JORDAN AT JERICHO FOUNDATION	3500 S DUPONT HWY
JOYFUL TIMES MINISTRIES	PO BOX 893
JUDAHIAH LIONESS MINISTRY	8 THE GREENE STE A
KINGDOM CULTURE INC	8 THE GREEN STE A
LEBANON WESLEYAN CHURCH	1138 SORGHUM MILL RD
LETS SUPPORT MINISTRY	273 TRAFALGAR DR
LEV ELIAHOU FOUNDATION	8 THE GRN STE B
LIVING LIFE LIVING INC	1221 COLLEGE PARK DR STE 116
LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN CENTER INC	444 S NEW ST
LOGOS FELLOWSHIP CHURCH	32 W LOOCKERMAN ST STE 107
LONG ISLAND RADIO OUTREACH INC	8 THE GRN STE A
LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES OF DOVER INC	430 KINGS HIGHWAY
MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP	60 DEER TRACK LN
MARTIN LUTHER FOUNDATION OF DOVER	430 KINGS HIGHWAY
MINISTRIES ELISHIVA INCORPORATED	8 THE GREEN
MONTFORT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC	850 NEW BURTON RD STE 201
MOST WORSHIPFUL PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE OF DELAWARE FOUNDATION	1412 COLLEGE RD
MUSSAR CENTER INC	8 THE GREEN SUITE A
NEW BEGINNING COMMUNITY CHURCH	1160 E LEBANON RD
NEW CITY CHURCH	761 S LITTLE CREEK RD
NEW HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 735
NEW HOLY TRINITY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	PO BOX 1329
NEW HOPE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH INC	PO BOX 1995
NEXT CHURCH INC	1041 N DUPONT HWY 1540
OASIS OF LOVE FOR THE NATIONS INC	927 BUCK DR
PAN ORTHODOX UNITED	8 THE GREEN SUITE 5905
PENINSULA-DELAWARE CONFERENCE THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	139 N STATE ST
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD SOUL SEEKER INC	4004 S DUPONT HWY
PLAIN TRUTH	15 SENATOR AVE
POWERHOUSE CHURCH INC	136 N DUPONT HWY
PRAISE WORSHIP LEARNING CENTER INC	400 WILLIS BRANCH DR
QUEEN OF HEAVEN & EARTH HOUSE OF RESTORATION INC	8 THE GREEN SUITE 8039
REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD EAGLES WINGS CHAPEL INC	5059 N DUPONT HIGHWAY
RENEWD LIFE MINISTRIES INC FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER	429 WEBBS LN
RENEWING YOUR MIND MINISTRIES	246 GREEN BLADE DR
RESTORATION CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CENTER	PO BOX 1239
REVOLUTION MINISTRIES	916 HARVEST GROVE TRL
RIWAQ INSTITUTE INC	777 S LITTLE CREEK RD
SACRED CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGE ORGANIZATION ASSOCIATION	8 THE GREEN STE A
SADA VIGAS BUNGA FOUNDATION	8 THE GREEN STE A
SAINT JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH	113 LOTUS ST
SAINT NICHOLAS UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH	870 FOREST ST
SECULAR INSTITUTE OF THE TWO HEARTS INC	749 BISON RD
SOLID ROCK CHURCH	2443 CHESTNUT GROVE RD
SOLID ROCK CHURCH COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER INC	109 N WEST STREET
SOLID ROCK SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH	113 N WEST ST
SPIRITDAO INC	8 THE GREEN STE A
ST ANDREWS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	425 N DUPONT HWY
STORED IN MY HEART	761 S LITTLE CREEK RD
TEMPLE FOUNDATION	8 THE GRN STE A
THE LIBERTY CHURCH	PO BOX 1767
TRANSFORMATION AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH	PO BOX 1129
TRANSFORMATION CHURCH OF DELAWARE INC	535 WOODSEDGE RD
UMMATICS INC	8 THE GREEN
UNITED CHURCH INC	1 DOVER HIGH DR
VAJRA LOTUS FOUNDATION	8 THE GREEN STE A
VICTORY CHAPEL INC	46 S BRADFORD ST
VIRTUOUS CHARITIES INC	614 N DUPONT HWY STE 210
WE ALL NEED SOME HELP FOUNDATION	8 THE GREEN STE A
WHATCOAT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	341 SAULSBURY RD
WOMEN AND CHILDREN TRANSFORMATION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL	1028 LAFFERTY LN
WORD OF GOD MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INC	918 WESTVIEW TER
WORD OF POWER LIFELINE MINISTRIES	18 WAYNE DR
XULON INTERNATIONAL BIBLE INSITUTUE	8 THE GRN STE A
ZILL NOORAIN ISLAMIC INSTITUTE INC	1221 COLLEGE PARK DR STE 116

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dover

What is the population of Dover?

Dover has a population of 39,491 residents and is located in Delaware. The population density is 1,658 people per square mile, spread across 23.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.1 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 54.6% female and 45.4% male.

Is Dover expensive to live in?

Dover has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 99.8 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $58,336, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $248,500 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,252 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Dover safe?

Public safety is a concern in Dover, with a violent crime rate of 871 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,362 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Dover receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Dover?

Dover enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches, with 13.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Dover?

Dover has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,105. There are 5,852 business establishments in the area, including 369 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 8.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Dover?

The median home value in Dover is $248,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $334,836. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,252. Fair market rent is $1,250 for a 1-bedroom and $1,560 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 47.0%. The average annual property tax is $2,678.

How are the schools in Dover?

Schools in Dover score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 27.1% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. 11.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Dover?

The obesity rate in Dover is 47.2% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.7% of adults are smokers. 34.3% are physically inactive. 23.0% of residents report depression. 10.8% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 66.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,980.

What is transportation like in Dover?

The average commute in Dover is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 72.8% of workers drive alone to work, 1.9% use public transit, and 8.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Dover?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Dover is 37.3% White, 45.2% Black or African American, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino. 88.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 11.7% speak Spanish. 10.4% of the population are military veterans. 19.1% of residents have a disability. 92.7% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Kent Acres, DE 2,540 pop · 2.0 mi Rodney Village, DE 1,318 pop · 2.4 mi Highland Acres, DE 3,661 pop · 3.1 mi Dover Base Housing, DE 3,026 pop · 3.7 mi Wyoming, DE 1,789 pop · 4.1 mi Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE 4,195 pop · 4.3 mi Camden, DE 4,011 pop · 4.6 mi Cheswold, DE 1,833 pop · 5.4 mi Woodside East, DE 1,680 pop · 6.5 mi Riverview, DE 2,412 pop · 9.0 mi Clayton, DE 4,086 pop · 9.8 mi Smyrna, DE 13,031 pop · 10.4 mi Felton, DE 1,129 pop · 10.6 mi Harrington, DE 3,805 pop · 16.6 mi

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