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There were 101 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 5 schools in 2026. Dover is in the United States; its population was 13,053 in July 2026. In July 2026, 43.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing.

Less recorded crime than 80% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 70% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Dover?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Dover.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$997 per month, while the median home value was US$193,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 59.6%, and the vacancy rate was 6.37% in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Dover recurring monthly costs, € per month€1074Private kindergarten€202Utilities, 85 m² flat€61Internet, 60 Mbps€47Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited61.41 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Dover (Wayback Machine capture 20240415230820)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,074 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Dover (Wayback Machine capture 20240415230820)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB46.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Dover (Wayback Machine capture 20240415230820)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home202.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Dover (Wayback Machine capture 20240415230820)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$997/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent43.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct6.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents604.4 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Median monthly rent876.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count80 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 844 people of 12,947 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$64,276 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Dover is 3.5%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Dover 3.5%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd64,276 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct71.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct85.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct4.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct10.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct3.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,956 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,299 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate3.48 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Dover. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Dover. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct90.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct24.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents101 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,732 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Dover when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesDover highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Dover highlighted7,082Dover5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents781.9 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents109.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count26 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute21.82 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct2.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportPHD3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport7 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Dover. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Dover.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Dover average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°-7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Dover average monthly precipitation, mm0357010514080628394107121999887827186JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Dover annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.4PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Dover is 6.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Dover 6.4252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.36 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 2.06 · Feb 4.22 · Mar 9.78 · Apr 17 · May 22.78 · Jun 27.28 · Jul 29.33 · Aug 28.5 · Sep 24.72 · Oct 17.89 · Nov 10.78 · Dec 4.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00332160 (DENNISON WTR WKS)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -6.89 · Feb -5.89 · Mar -2.06 · Apr 3.17 · May 9.11 · Jun 13.94 · Jul 16.33 · Aug 15.22 · Sep 11.06 · Oct 4.89 · Nov 0.111 · Dec -3.78 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00332160 (DENNISON WTR WKS)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -2.33 · Feb -1.22 · Mar 3.39 · Apr 9.83 · May 15.56 · Jun 20.39 · Jul 22.56 · Aug 21.78 · Sep 18 · Oct 11.44 · Nov 5.39 · Dec 0.444 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 80.26 · Feb 62.48 · Mar 82.8 · Apr 93.73 · May 106.9 · Jun 121.2 · Jul 99.06 · Aug 98.3 · Sep 86.61 · Oct 81.79 · Nov 71.12 · Dec 86.11 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3207.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M310.01 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count6 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,035 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul23.08 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.82 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan2.98 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
California12,947 residentsHudson12,944 residentsHoliday City-Berkeley12,943 residentsMillington12,953 residentsFords12,941 residentsBoiling Springs12,936 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Dover residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.5%Foreign residents 6.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share4.85 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents844 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density862.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population12,947 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population12,886 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Dover a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 40–60%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–63%
Family62%strong on family, weak on cost · range 52–72%
Retirement54%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 43–65%
Foreign residents844 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population12,947 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent43.56 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent876.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents604.4 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,956 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd193,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes59.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour61.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad6.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct1.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct4.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct62.28 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct74.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct5.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct27.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct92.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus5,964 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct9.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct70.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Dover?

The median gross salary is 3,299 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Dover?

The unemployment rate is 3.48 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Dover?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.36 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Dover?

Police recorded 781.9 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Dover?

The published population is 12,947 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Dover?

844 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Dover a good place to live?

Dover may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Dover (OH), United States: rent, salary, cost of living [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/dover-oh/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00332160 (DENNISON WTR WKS) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Dover (Wayback Machine capture 20240415230820) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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