At a Glance
Median Income
$92,748
$52,228 per capita
Home Value
$398,500
Zillow: $524,526
Median Rent
$1,540/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
1,086/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.2%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°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+
3.7 / 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 $92,748 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,228. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,870 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dover is $398,500 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $524,526. Median rent is $1,540/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Dover reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,086/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.2% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dover has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population33,070
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,237/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,748
Per Capita$52,228
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A
Home Value$398,500
Rent$1,540
Ownership51.3%
Zillow$524,526
Housing Units15,245
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property1,086/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary119/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation112 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.2%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Dover was founded in 1623.
The median home in Dover was built in 1975.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portsmouth International At Pease (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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