Livability Score

56
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dover.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Dover is 88/100 - which is 6% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime F

Dover crime rates are 3,397 per 100k, which is 38% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
2,840 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
557 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Dover is $40,000 - which is 17% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$40,000 F
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Dover home prices are $83,000 - which is 47% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$83,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Dover graduation rate is 78% - which is 5% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (0) F
High Schools (0) F
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ratings N/A

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  • Dover has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Dover crime rates are 38% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Dover is 6% lower than the North Carolina average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dover? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Dover? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dover.
      Drive to Work
      89%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dover? The cost of living in Dover is 88/100 - which is 6% lower than North Carolina.
      Dover
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dover? Dover crime rates are 3,397, which are 38% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,397 per 100k people

      46% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      46% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Dover? The median income in Dover is $40,000 which is 17% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $40,00028% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,59228% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Dover a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Dover home prices? Dover home prices are $83,000 - which is 47% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $83,00055% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0197% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Dover have good schools? The Dover graduation rate is 78% - which is 5% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Dover a good place to live? Dover has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total surveys

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