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Affordable areas near Dover?

Been meaning to ask this. Median household income is $92,748, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I wrong here? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Madeline Lewis
following this thread
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Hunter Brown
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Portland about 11 years ago. The main reasons were school and retirement.

Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Close to major attractions
- Affordable housing options

Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Chain restaurants dominate

Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are manageable, gas is improving.

Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. No regrets on my end..
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Cooper Cook
as a local I can confirm
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Sebastian Turner
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want safety, then yeah this place is great. But if walkability matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Bruce R.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.

I've been here 7 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the nightlife is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is solid.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Downtown side vs the Pine Hills side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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