Dover, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Bonner County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
628 Population 199/sq mi density
$108,393 Median Income $49,444 per capita
$644,400 Home Value $797,465 Zillow
$1,141 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$108,393 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$644,400 home value, $1,141/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Dover, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,393
44% above
$49,444 per capita
Home Value
$644,400
129% above
Zillow: $797,465
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
2% below
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.4%
20% above
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
144%
Home Value
229%
Rent
98%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dover a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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 2.4% (33% 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 $797,465. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population628
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,393
Per Capita$49,444
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$2,546M
Avg Weekly Wage$995

Housing

B
Home Value$644,400
Rent$1,141
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$797,465
Housing Units367
Rent Burden19.1%

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,636/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI32 (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.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 144 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.