At a Glance
Median Income
$77,500
$39,593 per capita
Home Value
$192,200
Zillow: $288,065
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
3,722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dover a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,593. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dover is $192,200 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,065. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Dover reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,722/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dover has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,004
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density3,711/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$39,593
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,200
Rent$1,102
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$288,065
Housing Units874
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent153/100K
Property3,722/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation430 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Dover was founded in 1764.
The median home in Dover was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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