City Intelligence

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.

Livability Score

88/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketA-
EnvironmentA+
WeatherA+

Population

76,484

Median Home

$249K

Median Income

$63K

Zip Codes Covered

2

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 environment (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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Livability Grades

How Dover stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketA-
EnvironmentA+
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.