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Dover is a small city of 13,118 in Ohio, with a median household income of $62,558
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dover stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dover is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dover city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.8
Dover's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dover costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dover, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$165,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$997
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,558
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dover's violent crime rate is 154.8 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
154.8 /100k
Property Crime
627.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dover is served primarily by Dover City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dover, OH
National Avg
School District
Dover City
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dover sees average highs of 36.0°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.1 inches of snow per year.
Dover's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dover roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $165,200 and median rent is $997/month.
Dover's violent crime rate is 154.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 627.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dover are operated by Dover City.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.3:1. 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dover, OH has a population of 13,118, a median household income of $62,558, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Dover averages 36.0°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 20.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dover, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44622.
The population of Dover, Ohio is 13,118 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dover: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $165,200, median household income $62,558, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dover side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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