Dover, NJ
Living in Dover
Bikeability53
Walkability64
Commute58
Public Transit60
Affordability34
Public Safety88
Airports94
Hospitals38
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation-245 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian20%
Hispanic or Latino68%
Multiracial1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate31%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office23%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$268kMedian Home Value-$54k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$273 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units17%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K32%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dover
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Morris County5
Property Crime in Dover
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Morris County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 10 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dover
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dover, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dover, NJ
Apple Montessori School of Randolph
2 miles, S
Gottesman Rtw Academy
3 miles, SW
Morris Catholic High School
4 miles, E
Little Village Country Day School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Dover, NJ
Rabbinical College of America
6 miles, SE
College of Saint Elizabeth
10 miles, SE
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
10 miles, SE
Drew University
11 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dover, NJ
Greystone Park Psych Hosp
4 miles, SE
Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus
5 miles, E
Morristown Medical Center
8 miles, SE
Hackettstown Medical Center
13 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Dover, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
24 miles, SE
Laguardia Airport
37 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
44 miles, S
John F Kennedy International Airport
44 miles, E