Frequently Asked Questions Why Live in Dover
Is Dover a good place to live?
Dover is a good place to live. Dover is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Dover is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 44. The average household income is $50,477 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 21% of residents. A majority of residents in Dover are home owners, with 22.3% of residents renting and 77.7% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Dover can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Dover neighborhood guide.
Is Dover, NC a safe neighborhood?
Dover, NC is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Dover?
The median home price in Dover is $225,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $45,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.75%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,170 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $50K a year to afford the median home price in Dover. The average household income in Dover is $50K.
What are the best public schools in Dover?
The best public schools that serve Dover are:
- Woodington Middle School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Jones Senior High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- James W. Smith Elementary School has a B Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 16:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Dover, Dover, NC?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Dover, Dover, NC?
The most popular neighborhood near Dover, Dover, NC is Ernul.
