Dover Metro Area, DE
Living in the Dover Metro Area
Bikeability23
Walkability31
Commute47
Public Transit24
Affordability59
Public Safety69
Airports90
Hospitals28
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
177kPopulation+20k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black25%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$221kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
34%Built 2000 or Later
$885Median Monthly Rent+$141 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas14%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas42%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Dover Metro Area
United States45
Delaware34
Property Crime in the Dover Metro Area
United States48
Delaware35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Dover Metro Area
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding60
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding38
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dover Metro Area, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dover Metro Area, DE
Calvary Christian Academy
2 miles, N
Central De Christian Academy
2 miles, W
High Road School of Delaware
3 miles, SW
Dover First Christian School
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Dover Metro Area, DE
Wesley College
5 miles, N
Delaware State University
7 miles, N
Washington College
31 miles, W
Wilmington University
41 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dover Metro Area, DE
Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus
4 miles, N
Dover Behavioral Health System
4 miles, N
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
16 miles, S
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
28 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Dover Metro Area, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
55 miles, N
Atlantic City International Airport
55 miles, NE
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
84 miles, W