Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Dover is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 863. Residents earn $112,500 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Based on current data, Dover receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Dover stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Dover is $112,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Dover among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Dover is $281,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $852 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Dover has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches, including 53.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,500 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,722 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,530 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,478 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,061 |
| County GDP | $15,729M |
| Restaurants | 383 |
| Healthcare | 540 |
| Retail | 520 |
| Manufacturing | 88 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,612 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.00% |
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $281,300 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $368,746 |
| Census Median Rent | $852 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,612 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.00% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,665/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 540 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.7 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 53.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,186 ft (361 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 863/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9698°N, 92.1340°W |
| County FIPS | 27109 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.9% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 863/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 540 |
| Restaurants | 383 |
| Retail Stores | 520 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 27.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |