At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$155,259 per capita
Home Value
$1,230,600
Zillow: $1,723,468
Violent Crime
16/100K
212/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.8%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.2%
6.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 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+
3.5 / 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 $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $155,259. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,156 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dover is $1,230,600 , 337% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,723,468. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Dover reports 16 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 212/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
83.8% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(149% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dover has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,386
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density563/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$155,259
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625
Housing
B+
Home Value$1,230,600
Rent
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$1,723,468
Housing Units791
Rent Burden38.2%
Crime
F
Violent16/100K
Property212/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault16/100K
Burglary49/100K
Health
Obesity20.2%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking6.0%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,629/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation149 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.8%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+44.2%
School Score7.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute40 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Dover was built in 1968.
34.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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