Ohio
Dover is a small city in Ohio with a population of 13,094. Residents earn $61,918 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dover receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Dover offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dover is $61,918, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Dover is $172,600, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,004 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Dover is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 47 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 606 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.
29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Dover experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches, including 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,918 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,431 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,482 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,444 |
| County GDP | $5,338M |
| Restaurants | 201 |
| Healthcare | 199 |
| Retail | 304 |
| Manufacturing | 206 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,578 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.65% |
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $172,600 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $223,684 |
| Median List Price | $219,900 |
| Median List Price | $219,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $139 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.2% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,004 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,578 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.65% |
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,807/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 199 |
| Total Violent | 46.7/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 7.8/100K |
| Robbery | 7.8/100K |
| Assault | 31.1/100K |
| Total Property | 606.4/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 140.0/100K |
| Theft | 458.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 7.8/100K |
| Arson | 15.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.6 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 910 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5300°N, 81.4810°W |
| County FIPS | 39157 |
Winner: Republican by 43.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.3% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,261/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 199 |
| Restaurants | 201 |
| Retail Stores | 304 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |