At a Glance
Median Income
$61,918
$33,431 per capita
Home Value
$172,600
Zillow: $238,506
Median Rent
$1,004/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
650/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
15.6% 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?
B
3.2 / 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 $61,918 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,431. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,444 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dover is $172,600 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,506. Median rent is $1,004/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Dover reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 650/100K.
Education
29.3% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dover has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,094
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density2,261/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,918
Per Capita$33,431
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$5,338M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,600
Rent$1,004
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$238,506
Housing Units5,701
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property650/100K
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation910 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Dover was founded in 1806.
The median home in Dover was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.