At a Glance
Median Income
$58,336
$30,801 per capita
Home Value
$248,500
Zillow: $343,273
Median Rent
$1,252/mo
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,025/100K
6,159/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
15.7% 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+
2.8 / 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 $58,336 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,801. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dover is $248,500 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,273. Median rent is $1,252/month, with 34.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Dover reports 1,025 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 170% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,159/100K. The murder rate is 17.5/100K.
Education
27.1% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dover 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
Population39,491
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,658/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born10.5%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,336
Per Capita$30,801
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A
Home Value$248,500
Rent$1,252
Ownership47.0%
Zillow$343,273
Housing Units16,346
Rent Burden34.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,025/100K
Property6,159/100K
Murder17.5/100K
Assault846/100K
Burglary140/100K
Health
Obesity47.2%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation33 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Dover was founded in 1683.
The median home in Dover was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
10.5% 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.