At a Glance
Median Income
$42,222
$22,645 per capita
Home Value
$215,500
Zillow: $422,559
Median Rent
$840/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
464/100K
3,975/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
57.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
28.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
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
2.2 / 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 $42,222 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,645. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,449 business establishments, including 2,937 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dover is $215,500 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,559. Median rent is $840/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Dover reports 464 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,975/100K.
Education
6.2% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
57.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dover has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,157
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,214/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,222
Per Capita$22,645
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty28.0%
County GDP$152,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447
Housing
B+
Home Value$215,500
Rent$840
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$422,559
Housing Units1,117
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent464/100K
Property3,975/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain56.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation83 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+57.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband69.7%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Dover was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Lakeland Linder International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 2,937 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 215 fatal vehicle crashes.
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