Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Dover is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,004. Residents earn $77,500 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, Dover receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Dover offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dover is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Dover is $192,200, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% 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 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 29.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,500 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,593 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,308 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,173 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,552 |
| County GDP | $28,909M |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Healthcare | 979 |
| Retail | 898 |
| Manufacturing | 194 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.23% |
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $192,200 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $288,065 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,102 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.23% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,617/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.2 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,711/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0033°N, 76.8484°W |
| County FIPS | 42043 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.7% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,711/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Retail Stores | 898 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |