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Dover, NH


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Dover, New Hampshire

Dover, New Hampshire is 30 miles N of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 58 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Strafford county. The city is part of the Portsmouth - Rochester metro area. The population of Dover is 26,884.

The People and Families of Dover

In Dover, about 46% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dover had a median family income of $57,050.

Political Inclinations

Among Dover political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,350. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Dover Housing

Of the housing in Dover, approximately 51% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Dover, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Dover strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyDover Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Dover Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Dover Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Dover Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Dover Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 19%Dover Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Dover, NH

Comparing Dover to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men79
Female Share of the Population79
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population62
Male Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Racial Diversity110

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home62
Walking and Biking to Work59
Public Transportation Use49

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing81
People Living Alone810
Affordability of Rents65
Housing Recently Built42
Affordability of Property Taxes24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime107
Low Property Crime83

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