Dover, NH

U.S. News Ratings
Population 30,512
Crime Rate Average
Cost of Living High
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Average
Median Income Average

Geography

Dover is situated between the Bellamy and Cochecho Rivers, in the seacoast region.

Cultural Attractions

The Woodman Institute includes four houses of exhibits on natural history and American military history.

Recreation

Dover is home to a number of parks for hiking and biking, as well as Willard Pond, enjoyed by boating enthusiasts.

Historical

Dover was the first permanent settlement in New Hampshire and the seventh in the United States.

Economy

Some of the city’s major employers are Liberty Mutual Insurance, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and General Electric.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
30,512
Population under 55:
73.3%
Population over 55:
26.7%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Average
Closest large city:
Boston

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
81°F July High, 6°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$50,695
Median home price:
$185,000
Average property tax:
N/A

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
4.8%
Low
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
6
Middle schools:
3
High schools:
4

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
4
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
21

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
11/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
40/1

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
132

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