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Dover

#4 in Best Places to Live in Strafford County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in New Hampshire
  • 112 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Dover is a town in New Hampshire with a population of 30,901. Dover is in Strafford County. Living in Dover offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Dover there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Dover and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Dover are above average.
    Population
    30,901

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $240,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,084
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      47%
    • Own
      53%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      50.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      12.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      34.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      12.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      75.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,006.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      34.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Dover

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $65,922
    National
    $55,322
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    Dover Reviews

    112 reviews
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    Dover has nice aspects of both town and city. Dover has about 30,000 residents and continues to grow. We have farms in the country, boutiques in town, suburban and ranch houses. It's a friendly town with parks, pools, festivals, live music, and farmers markets. Dover also has great schooling options; some of the best in the state!
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    I live in a quiet area, which is easily accessible to both downtown Dover and Portsmouth, so there is plenty to do while living in comfort! Downtown Dover has fun things to do in a low-key setting.
    I love Dover! It has small town charm with city amenities. You can find a mom a pop shop, or a chain store almost everywhere in Dover. Every month there is something going on in downtown at Henry Law Park, from music, fireworks, or a festival, Dover NH will never let you done. On top of all of this lets not forget about the rich New England history on every corner.