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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Ava Young

Starting a business in Dover?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 20s, and Rent is about $1,252/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thoughts? Thanks for reading. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to lo...

6 replies 21 upvotes jobs
Connor Allen

Planning a move to Dover -neighborhoods?

I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 39,491 people. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. Rent is about $1,252/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city...

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Ava Young

Best neighborhoods in Dover

OK so With a population of 39,491, Dover is a smaller city. Median household income is $58,336, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $248,500, which is actually reasonable. The weather takes some...

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Sarah Gonzalez

Best areas to explore in Dover?

So, Born and raised here. Median household income is $58,336, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not per...

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Aria Cruz

Living in Dover -the reality

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 10 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Dover sits at 870.7 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know your thoughts. Property taxes are high but you get good servic...

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Xavier Martinez

Relocating to Dover, DE -pros and cons?

Longtime lurker here, Household incomes average around $58,336 in Dover. Rent is about $1,252/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any advice would be great.

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Sarah Gonzalez

Job market in Dover for tech?

Hey folks, You can expect to pay around $1,252 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,491 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Looking forward to hearing from you all. The weather takes some getting used to...

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Connor Allen

Grocery stores in Dover -recommendations?

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2013. Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public tr...

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Connor Allen

How much do you pay for rent in Dover?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,252 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Addison

Is public transit usable in Dover?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2018. Median household income is $58,336, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarc...

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Connor Allen

Planning a move to Dover -neighborhoods?

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,491 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thanks for reading. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some no...

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Sarah Gonzalez

Raising a family in Dover -thoughts?

First post here. I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 39,491 people. Rent is about $1,252/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Public tran...

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Addison

Best industries in Dover right now

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Household incomes average around $58,336 in Dover. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. Median household income is $58,336, which feels about average for the area. It's ...

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alexa_vibes

Is public transit usable in Dover?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $248,500, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,252 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus....

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Kayden R.

How are the schools in Dover?

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $248,500 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here? TIA! The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Jeremy K.

Weekend activities in Dover?

Random thought, Rent is about $1,252/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Mateo Robinson

What I wish I knew before living in Dover

OK so I'm single, late 30s, and Rent is about $1,252/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,252 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The sub...

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