Dover, MA

Living in Dover

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Bikeability 69
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Walkability 80
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Commute 23
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 95
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Schools 94
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Residents

2.5k Population +149 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
81% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
87% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian11%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial4%

Education

Less than high school1%
High school graduate8%
Some College11%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree54%

Households

Family household87%
Householder living alone11%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$216k Median Household Income +$40k (2010–19)
100% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K3%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more53%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector63%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation1%
Mgt, science, and arts70%
Sales and office18%
Service8%

Commute

Car, truck, or van72%
Public transportation10%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$952k Median Home Value +$52k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$2.8k Median Monthly Rent +$749 (2010–19)
95% Owner-Occupied +9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached100%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K33%
$1M to $1.49M21%
$1.5M to $1.99M15%
$2M or more7%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene76%
LP gas17%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dover

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Norfolk County21

Property Crime in Dover

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Norfolk County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump29%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 15
Feb 30 4 12
Mar 37 5 9
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 5 2
Dec 32 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dover

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado6
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dover, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Dover, MA

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Riverbend School
3 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Dover, MA

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Babson College
3 miles, N
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Wellesley College
4 miles, NW
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Lasell University
7 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Dover, MA

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Norwood Hospital
5 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Dover, MA

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Manchester Airport
48 miles, N