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Dover, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · Kent County County
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
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,336 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$248,500 home value, $1,252/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$248,500
12% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,252/mo
8% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
47.0%
28% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
16,346
Median year built: 1983
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$248,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$334,836
Median Sale Price
$311,250
Median List Price
$327,995
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
47.0%
Owner-Occupied
53.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,205/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,250/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,560/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,990/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,293/mo
Census median rent:
$1,252/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,672/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
66 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
24
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$173
Active Inventory
110
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1983
Average age of housing stock: 43 years
Homeownership Rate
47.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $248,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $334,836 |
| Median Sale Price | $311,250 |
| Median List Price | $327,995 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $173 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,252 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,672 |
| FMR Studio | $1,205 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,250 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,560 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,990 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,293 |
Market
| Days on Market | 66 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Homes Sold | 24 |
| Active Inventory | 110 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $173 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 47.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 16,346 |
| Median Year Built | 1983 |
| Rent Burden | 34.8% |