City Intelligence
Dover, DE
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
Strong across most livability factors.
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 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 StatsPop: 39,097
Home Value: $231K
19904
Area StatsPop: 37,387
Home Value: $268K
Dover Area Map
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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
CAPITOL BAPTIST SCHOOL
CENTRAL DE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
DOVER FIRST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL
ROSE VALLEY SCHOOL
SAFWA ACADEMY
Livability Grades
How Dover stacks up across six key categories.
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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.