At a Glance
Median Income
$112,500
$33,722 per capita
Home Value
$281,300
Zillow: $380,045
Median Rent
$852/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
12.9% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dover residents earn a median household income of $112,500 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,722. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,061 business establishments, including 383 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dover is $281,300 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,045. Median rent is $852/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
30.9% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dover has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population863
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density863/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,500
Per Capita$33,722
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$15,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,530
Housing
A+
Home Value$281,300
Rent$852
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$380,045
Housing Units307
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,665/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,186 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dover was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 383 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.