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Dover, DE

Dover, DE.

Population: 37,763 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dover, DE is $335,797 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $310,000 after a median 57 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,545/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, winterweather, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$335,797

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$335,797
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.3%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+82.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$335,797
House Price Index (state)
346.8 (+6.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$310,000
Median list price
$332,500
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
+3.9%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
80
For-sale inventory
98
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
106
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,545/mo
1-year rent change
+0.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,074/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,343/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,132/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,460/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Early College High School at Del State, Caesar Rodney School District, Capital School District
Schools include
Early College School at Del State, Dover Air Force Base Middle School, Major George S. Welch Elementary School, Star Hill Elementary School, Central Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Dover Gas Light Co. (3.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
216
Days with Moderate air quality
124
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
207

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
390
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,917
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,068

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Great Egg Harbor River (45 mi)
National parks include
Great Egg Harbor River, First State National Historical Park, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
55
Nearest airport
Chandelle Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, KENT CAMPUS, DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
44
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+728 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
29.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,350
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
72.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,053

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DoverState medianUS median
Median home value$335,797$377,527$289,727
Median sale price$310,000$365,975$325,000
Median days on market57 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,545/mo$2,021/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,350$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Dover, DE?
$335,797.
What is the median sale price in Dover, DE?
$310,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Dover, DE?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Dover, DE?
Typical rent: $1,545/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dover, DE?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave.
Is Dover, DE in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Dover, DE?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dover, DE?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dover, DE?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Dover Gas Light Co., 3.4 mi.
How many schools serve Dover, DE?
8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dover, DE walkable?
Walkability index: 17.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Dover, DE?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Dover, DE?
Regional Price Parity: 101.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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