Median Income
$53,600
29% lower than US avg
Home Value
$120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
2.9%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment
26.7%
642% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
26.8%
116% higher than US avg
How Dover Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population579
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
D
Median Income$53,600
Per Capita$37,400
Unemployment26.7%
Poverty26.8%
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units250
Rent Burden0.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation33 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Dover a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Dover receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Dover has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Dover is $53,600, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 26.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Dover is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.
Dover has a population of 579 with a density of 135 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).
Population
579
Total Population
2021 Census
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Dover is $53,600, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 26.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,600 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 26.7% |
| 642% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 26.8% |
| 116% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
The median home value in Dover is $120,000, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $120,000 |
| 57% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 0.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.0% |
| Housing Units | 250 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Dover vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Dover vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8666°N, 53.9648°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |