Dover, NH
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Dover, New Hampshire Summary
Life in Dover research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Dover over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Dover:
The population in Dover is 33,070.
The median home value in Dover is $530,974.
The median income in Dover is $92,748.
The cost of living in Dover is 123 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Dover is $1,540.
The unemployment rate in Dover is 4.2%.
The poverty rate in Dover is 8.1%.
The average high in Dover is 57.9° and the average low is 36.4°.
Dover SnackAbility
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Dover, NH Crime Report
Crime in Dover summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Dover. Key points include:
There were 281 total crimes in Dover in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Dover is 833.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Dover is 47.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Dover is 786.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Dover is -60.65% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Dover Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dover / 100k People |
New Hampshire / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 281 | 833.9 | 1,028.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 47.5 | 110.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 12.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 17.8 | 62.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 265 | 786.4 | 918.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 20 | 59.4 | 48.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 238 | 706.3 | 805.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 20.8 | 64.4 | 259.0 |
Dover, NH Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Dover summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Dover. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Hampshire. Key points include:
The cost of living in Dover is 123 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dover is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Dover is $530,974.
The median income in Dover is $92,748.
Dover's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Dover Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Dover | New Hampshire | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 116 | 100 | |
| Services | 122 | 118 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 142 | 122 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 131 | 132 | 100 | |
Dover, NH Weather
The average high in Dover is 57.9° and the average low is 36.4°.
There are 79.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.7 inches of precipitation each year with 49.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Dover |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 49.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Dover Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Dover
The current population in Dover is 33,070. The population has increased 11.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33,070 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 32,849 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 32,599 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 31,922 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 31,577 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 31,316 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 30,901 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 30,750 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 30,534 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 30,332 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 30,207 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 30,021 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 29,875 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 29,679 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dover
Dover is:
85.8% White with 28,360 White residents.
1.2% African American with 381 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.3% Asian with 1,100 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 232 Other residents.
5.3% Two Or More with 1,768 Two Or More residents.
3.7% Hispanic with 1,229 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Dover | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 87.5% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.2% | 1.4% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 4.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Dover
Dover is 50.6% female with 16,731 female residents.
Dover is 49.4% male with 16,339 male residents.
| Gender | Dover | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dover for adults over 25
1.0% of adults in Dover completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Dover completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Dover completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Dover completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Dover completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Dover completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Dover completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Dover completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Dover completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Dover | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Dover, New Hampshire
2.4% of households in Dover earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Dover earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.1% of households in Dover earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.6% of households in Dover earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.4% of households in Dover earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.2% of households in Dover earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Dover earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.2% of households in Dover earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.9% of households in Dover earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.5% of households in Dover earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Dover | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.1% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 20.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.9% | 12.2% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.5% | 15.7% | 12.6% |
