Dover Plains, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Dutchess County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,077 Population 1,584/sq mi density
$62,813 Median Income $31,846 per capita
$264,000 Home Value $428,283 Zillow
$1,051 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$62,813 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$264,000 home value, $1,051/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Dover Plains, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,813
16% below
$31,846 per capita
Home Value
$264,000
6% below
Zillow: $428,283
Median Rent
$1,051/mo
10% below
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
33.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
7% below
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Dover Plains Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dover Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
94%
Rent
90%
Poverty
272%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dover Plains a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dover Plains residents earn a median household income of $62,813 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,846. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,032 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dover Plains is $264,000 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $428,283. Median rent is $1,051/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

22.6% of adults in Dover Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dover Plains has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,077
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1,584/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born27.7%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,813
Per Capita$31,846
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty33.7%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364

Housing

A
Home Value$264,000
Rent$1,051
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$428,283
Housing Units515
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity29.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,546/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation376 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute44 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Dover Plains was built in 1963.
16.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
27.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.