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Dover, NJ


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Dover, New Jersey

Dover, New Jersey is 7 miles W of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 22 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Morris county. The town is part of the Newark metro area. The population of Dover is 18,188.

The People and Families of Dover

In Dover, about 39% of adults are married. The size of households in Dover is larger than most.

Approximately 31% of Dover is non-white. Dover is home to people of a variety of races.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dover had a median family income of $57,141.

Political Inclinations

Among Dover political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,425. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Dover Housing

Of the housing in Dover, approximately 53% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Dover offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Dover, 85% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyDover Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Dover Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Dover Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Dover, NJ

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men85
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Women62
Age of the Population31
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income73
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty41
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times510
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
People Living Alone34
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime21
Low Property Crime11

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