Dover, DE Overview

Home to a modest population of 30,370, Dover maintains a high profile among Delaware communities by serving as the state capital and the Kent County seat.  Along with a friendly, small-town atmosphere, the area combines a government complex with historic areas, Dover Air Force Base, riverside recreation areas, and NASCAR races.  The Green is the focal point of Dover’s historic district, which includes the site where the U.S. Constitution was first ratified, the Old Statehouse, and several of Delaware’s finest museums.  The Green also provides a charming backdrop for festivals and community celebrations throughout the year.  In addition to a thriving retail sector, Dover offers a wonderful selection of beautiful older homes and newer construction.  Without a doubt, State Street with its elegant Victorians ranks among Delaware’s most stunning thoroughfares.  Homes within the heart of town range from magnificent to modest, although attractive housing options are also available beyond the city limits.  Unusual for Kent County, the development of Fox Hall West just outside of Dover offers the luxury of semi-wooded lots, while executive developments like Pennwood draw local professionals to their custom five-bedroom and three-car garage homes.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 15%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 1,640.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.361
Households w/ Children 26%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 31%
Median Year in Residency 3.13

Housing Inventory

Dover, DE Housing Inventory 7,941 1,333 6,589 7,941 1,333

Market Overview

318 listings with an estimated median price of $331,995

Price Count
$0 - 100K 21
$100K - 200K 35
$200K - 300K 82
$300K - 400K 67
$400K - 500K 52
$500K - 600K 25
$600K - 700K 12
$700K - 800K 3
$800K - 900K 4
$900K - 1M 1
$1M - Max 16
Property Type Count
Single Family 213
Townhouse 35
Condo 4
Commercial 33
Rental 60
Lots and Land 31
Multi Family 2

(Data as of 4/26/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Dover, DE Population Demographics

Total: 37,976

Households:14,530

Median Age: 33.68

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Dover, DE Temperature

Weather Risk

Dover, DE Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Dover, DE Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Dover, DE Highest Education Level Attained 6,621 5,808 2,064 992 2,836 3,998 1,715 6,621 5,808 2,064 992 2,836

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Dover, DE Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $48,831)

Dover, DE Income by dollar range 1,162 951 875 630 943 738 757 732 622 1,239 1,666 1,903 1,026 498 493 166 70 59

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$832
One Bedroom
$899
Two Bedroom
$1,037
Three Bedroom
$1,510
Four Bedroom
$1,827

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Dover, DE Crime

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