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Dover, IL
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Dover, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Dover a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dover residents earn a median household income of $44,766 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,984. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 771 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dover is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,646. Median rent is $825/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Dover reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,618/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dover has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.