At a Glance
Median Income
$70,519
$31,603 per capita
Home Value
$347,100
Zillow: $518,170
Median Rent
$1,743/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
223/100K
876/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
12.2% 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dover residents earn a median household income of $70,519 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,603. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dover is $347,100 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $518,170. Median rent is $1,743/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Dover reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 876/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dover has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population18,420
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density6,873/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born51.5%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,519
Per Capita$31,603
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
B+
Home Value$347,100
Rent$1,743
Ownership44.1%
Zillow$518,170
Housing Units6,379
Rent Burden40.0%
Crime
F
Violent223/100K
Property876/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation572 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Dover was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
51.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.