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Dover, NJ
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Population: 18,418
Home Price: $275,400
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Overview
Dover is a small city in the state of New Jersey with a population of 18,418. Dover has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
27.3 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Dover, NJ
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Dover
New Jersey
United States
Per Capita Income
$29,570
$49,878
$32,693
Median Household Income
$69,434
$103,503
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
5.1%
10.5%
Age
Dover
New Jersey
United States
Median Age
39.2
44.2
42.3
Gender
Dover
New Jersey
United States
Male
50.5%
48.7%
49.8%
Female
49.5%
51.3%
50.2%
Race
Dover
New Jersey
United States
White
48.9%
76.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
10.0%
6.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
2.1%
7.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
29.3%
3.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
9.6%
5.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Dover
New Jersey
United States
Median Home Price
$275,400
$395,383
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,407
$1,444
$801
Family Households
51.8%
51.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
28.5%
28.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
43.3%
73.8%
72.9%
Renters
56.7%
26.2%
27.1%
Education
Dover
New Jersey
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.7%
4.3%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
33.1%
33.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
16.5%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.2%
7.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
11.7%
26.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Dover
New Jersey
United States
Mathematics
47.6%
50.7%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
62.3%
60.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Dover
New Jersey
United States
Murder
0.0
1.5
3.0
Rape
11.2
11.2
38.0
Robbery
61.6
32.0
40.7
Assault
151.2
84.2
188.5
Property Crime
Dover
New Jersey
United States
Burglary
274.5
192.5
336.1
Theft
526.6
1502.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
78.4
89.1
167.1
Arson
5.6
3.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Dover, NJ
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
help nourish
hot dog
fast food
chinese food
vegan
beer
hot dogs
hot sauce
meats
craft beer
meat
chicken sandwich
thanksgiving dinner
cheese
sandwich
bagel
pie
egg rolls
ice cream
farm fresh
high school football
video games
football
country music
college football
philly sports
baseball
basketball
sports entertainment
seton hall basketball
college basketball
hs football
movies tv
coaching
softball
nfl
pro wrestling
ice hockey
pop culture
soccer
inspired by
digital imaging
commissions open
nft
photo editing
icon
comics
multidisciplinary artist
character design
nature
visual arts
performing arts
artistic talent
graphic design
creative
pop culture collectibles
craft
commissions
poetry
photography
spending time
video games
board games
sports cards
car enthusiast
movies tv
comics
movies comics
comics movies
philadelphia eagles
books
fitness
comic books
pop culture collectibles
njdevils
ddrpgs
photography
youtuber
computers
pokmon
sports
radio show
digital marketing
sports entertainment
tv
local news
marketing
movies tv
howard sterns
arts
government politics
pro wrestling
photo booth
pop culture
performing arts
comedy
creative
producer
fitness wellness
hollywood
sports
savvycat
summer
space
arts
dog boarding
winter
hot tub
nature
pool
wildlife
indoor
photography
facility
fire pits
swimming
firew
homelike
camping
gardening
while suppli
preowned
office furniture
pro shop
cvs
furniture
brands
online store
garden center
car wash
pop culture collectibles
shopping center
gas station
retail
amazon
vera bradley
farmers market
sheetz
jc penney
deals
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