Dover, NH
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
31,577
Unemployment
3.3%
Poverty
9.9%
Median Home
$264,700
Median Income
$71,631
Median Rent
$1,156
Dover SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
6
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
8
Dover, NH Crime Report
372
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,164.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-52.99%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dover / 100k People |
New Hampshire / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 372 | 1,164.3 | 1,361.8 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 78.2 | 152.5 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 18.8 | 23.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 34.4 | 83.7 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 347 | 1,086.1 | 1,209.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 38 | 118.9 | 126.3 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 295 | 923.3 | 1,017.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 43.8 | 65.7 | 219.9 |
Dover, NH Cost Of Living
112
Dover's Overall Cost Of Living
Dover's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Dover | New Hampshire | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 113 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 123 | 123 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 118 | 118 | 100 | |
Dover, NH Photos
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Rankings for Dover in New Hampshire
Map Of Dover, NH
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3
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4
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6
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Population over time in Dover
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Dover | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.1% | 90.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.4% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 3.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Dover
| Gender | Dover | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dover for adults over 25
| Education | Dover | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Dover, New Hampshire
| Income | Dover | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 17.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.5% | 14.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.3% | 18.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.8% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.2% | 9.2% | 7.7% |
