Dover, DE

Living in Dover

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 61
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 88
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 66
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Schools 46
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Residents

38k Population +2k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black45%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$1.5k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector69%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military2%
Sales and office22%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$175k Median Home Value -$17k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$876 Median Monthly Rent +$113 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached17%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas2%
Utility gas62%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dover

United States45
Delaware34
Dover Metro Area32
Kent County32

Property Crime in Dover

United States48
Delaware35
Dover Metro Area31
Kent County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 4
Feb 37 3 6
Mar 44 4 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 48 3 0
Dec 38 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dover

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding32
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dover, DE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dover, DE

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Holy Cross School
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Dover, DE

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Wesley College
0 miles, NW
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Washington College
30 miles, W
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Wilmington University
36 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Dover, DE

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Airports

Airports near Dover, DE