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Dover, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
579 Population 135/sq mi density
$53,600 Median Income $37,400 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$53,600 median income, 26.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Dover, NL

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,600
29% below
$37,400 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
57% below
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
0.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
33.3% high school+
Unemployment
26.7%
642% above
26.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
260 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)

Income
71%
Home Value
43%
Rent
64%
Poverty
216%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
742%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dover a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 $53,600 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,400. The unemployment rate stands at 26.7% (642% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dover is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $750/month, with 0.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

2.9% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 33.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Dover has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population579
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%

Economy

D
Median Income$53,600
Per Capita$37,400
Unemployment26.7%
Poverty26.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$719

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$750
Ownership82.0%
Housing Units250
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation33 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute32 min