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Thinking About The Dover, DE Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Dover. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

84/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB

WeatherA+

Population

76,484

Median Home

$249K

Median Income

$63K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 76,484, Dover is a mid-sized DE city. Median household income is $63K with homes valued around $249K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Dover, DE. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$249K

Vacancy Rate

7.0%

Owner-Occupied

60%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Dover, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

19901

Area Stats

Pop: 39,097

Home Value: $231K

19904

Area Stats

Pop: 37,387

Home Value: $268K

Dover Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Felton Area

Home: $263K10 mi away

Middletown Area

Home: $417K24 mi away

Wilmington Area

Home: $328K42 mi away

Schools Near Dover

Schools in and around Dover, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (11)

Allen Frear Elementary School

Early College School at Del State

East Dover Elementary School

Fairview Elementary School

Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center

Major George S. Welch Elementary School

Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School

North Dover Elementary School

Star Hill Elementary School

W. B. Simpson Elementary School

W. Reily Brown Elementary School

Middle Schools (7)

Academy Of Dover Charter School

Campus Community School

Dover Air Force Base Middle School

F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School

Fred Fifer III Middle School

John S. Charlton School

Positive Outcomes Charter School

High Schools (2)

Caesar Rodney High School

Dover High School

Private Schools (8)

APPLE GROVE SCHOOL

CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Livability Grades

How Dover stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Dover and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.