City safety & data profile

DoverNH

Dover, NH is a 31K-resident city in Strafford County with a median household income of $94,829.

Strafford County, New Hampshire. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Dover, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Dover has a population larger than 64% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $436,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

31K
Population
Top 36%
By size
$94,829
Median income
$436,700
Median home
8.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Dover

Dover posts a median household income higher than 65% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Dover area.

Top 35%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Dover

Where Dover income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$94,829 Top 35% higher than 65% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Dover, NH beyond the headline numbers

Dover sits inside Strafford County, New Hampshire, at roughly 43.20°N, -70.87°W. Population 30,880, $94,829 median household income. Median home value $436,700, median rent $1,607. Poverty rate 8.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Dover's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 31.8%, then high blood pressure at 29.8%. 1 hospital in/around Dover, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Dover from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
30,880
Dover
Median Income
$94,829
+40% vs avg
Median Home Value
$436,700
+92% vs avg
Median Age
36.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Strafford County) - Dover's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
133K+7%
Median Income
$88,570+51%
Median Home Value
$362,800+64%
Poverty Rate
8.7%-17%
Unemployment
3.5%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for Dover, NH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,607/mo
Poverty Rate
8.3% -42% vs avg
Unemployment 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 52%
Work From Home 18.6%
Public Transit 2.8%

Population

White 86.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
31.8%
High Blood Pressure
29.8%
Short Sleep Duration
29.7%
Physical Inactivity
17.7%
Binge Drinking
16.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.4%
Current Asthma
10.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.3%
Current Smoking
9.5%
Diabetes
7.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 69.8%
Annual Checkup 77%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.8%
Stroke
2.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL
DOVER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Dover, NH? ▼
Dover, NH has a population of 30,880 people, located in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
What is the median household income in Dover? ▼
The median household income in Dover, NH is $94,829 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
What is the median home value in Dover? ▼
The median home value in Dover, NH is $436,700. Median rent is $1,607/month.
What are the top health concerns in Dover? ▼
The top health indicators in Dover include Obesity (31.8%), High Blood Pressure (29.8%), Short Sleep Duration (29.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Dover? ▼
Dover has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Dover? ▼
The median age in Dover, NH is 36.9 years. 52% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Dover, NH is located in Strafford County, New Hampshire. With a population of 31K and a $94,829 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Dover area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

Somersworth, NH 12K Durham, NH 10K Rochester, NH 30K Portsmouth, NH 22K Sanford, ME 21K York Beach, ME 13K Wells Beach Station, ME 10K Amesbury, MA 18K
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Using Dover's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Dover area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Dover against New Hampshire peers on any ranking lens. Explore New Hampshire

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Strafford County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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