At a Glance
Median Income
$108,393
$49,444 per capita
Home Value
$644,400
Zillow: $767,508
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
197/100K
3,277/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.4%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
248 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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dover residents earn a median household income of $108,393 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,444. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,496 business establishments, including 144 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dover is $644,400 , 129% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $767,508. Median rent is $1,141/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Dover reports 197 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,277/100K.
Education
40.4% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dover has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population628
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,393
Per Capita$49,444
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$2,546M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
B
Home Value$644,400
Rent$1,141
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$767,508
Housing Units367
Rent Burden19.1%
Crime
F
Violent197/100K
Property3,277/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,636/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days248/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,448 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.4%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Dover was built in 2001.
28.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 144 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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