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Dover, PA

Dover, PA.

Population: 25,760 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dover, PA is $295,543 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $264,900 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,737/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$295,543

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$295,543
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.5%
5-year appreciation
+31.6%
10-year appreciation
+82.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$295,543
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$264,900
Median list price
$266,900
Median price per sqft
$187
1-year sale-price change
-1.5%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
43
For-sale inventory
51
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
12 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,737/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
North Salem El Sch, Weigelstown El Sch, Leib El Sch, Dover Area HS, Dover Area El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
East Mount Zion (10.6 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)

Annual precipitation
45.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
198
Days with Moderate air quality
150
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
256

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
410
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,516
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,194

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (21 mi)
National parks include
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
46
Nearest airport
Lazy B Ranch Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER, WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL, WELLSPAN SURGERY AND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,060 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
25.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,823
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
73.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
163,174
Average weekly wage
$1,129
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
538

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

How it compares

DoverState medianUS median
Median home value$295,543$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$264,900$254,900$325,000
Median days on market20 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,737/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,823$2,326$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, PA?
$295,543.
What is the median sale price in Dover, PA?
$264,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Dover, PA?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Dover, PA?
Typical rent: $1,737/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dover, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave.
Is Dover, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Dover, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dover, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dover, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Dover, PA?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dover, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Dover, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Dover, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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