Living in Dover, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dover · Census data 2020–2024
Dover has 1,466 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $52,313 (36% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $332,900, the median rent is $670/month.
Dover is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dover at a glance
- Population
- 1,466
- Median age
- 53.5State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $52,313State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $332,900State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $670/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Dover a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Vermont median; home values 5% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dover
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dover the median home value is $332,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,793 a month in housing costs.
Dover median household income
The median household income in Dover is $52,313 and the income per person is $50,490. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Dover: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,072
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 77.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.10
77.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dover has many vacation and second homes.
Dover demographics
- Population
- 1,466
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 10.2%
- 65 and older
- 29.5%
- Households
- 697
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dover ›
Education in Dover
48.9% of adults 25 and older in Dover have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 17.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dover
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 23.2%
- Drive alone
- 58.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 9.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.1%
Dover vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,466 | $52,313 | $332,900 | $670 |
| Wardsboro | 820 | $62,000 | $299,300 | $1,479 |
| Wilmington | 1,747 | $70,000 | $287,700 | $1,106 |
| Searsburg | 129 | $61,071 | $171,400 | — |
| Marlboro | 1,362 | $77,135 | $357,300 | $1,600 |
| Stratton | 532 | $122,708 | $400,000 | $1,208 |
| Jamaica | 882 | $79,219 | $347,800 | $870 |
| Newfane | 141 | $85,938 | $347,400 | $1,083 |
| Harmonyville | 151 | $69,205 | $307,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Dover, VT?
The median household income in Dover is $52,313, 36% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dover?
The median home value in Dover is $332,900, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Dover?
The median gross rent in Dover is $670 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Dover, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Vermont median; home values 5% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Dover?
The median age in Dover is 53.5 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Dover?
The average commute to work in Dover is 22 minutes; 23.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dover?
The unemployment rate in Dover is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dover?
48.9% of adults in Dover have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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