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Dover, Delaware

city · Kent County

At a glance

39,837
Population
$258,900
Median home value (all homes)
15% below U.S. median
$345,464
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,344/mo
Median rent
0% below U.S. median
$60,199
Median household income
23% below U.S. median
22.9 min
Average commute
91.3%
Homes with broadband
81.54%
Locations with fiber available
8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing3% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes23% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost16% below
For business: Delaware is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates91.9%
College graduates26.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Dover
The City of Dover announces limited grants to foster opportunities to improve the City's economic vitality and the well-being of its citizens. These grants are designated for programs, policies, and activities that encourage the creation and growth of businesses in the city, creation and retention of jobs, and other purposes as set forth in the Economic Development Fund Grant (EDFG) application.
state Delaware Division of Small Business
The Delaware Division of Small Business, part of the Delaware Department of State, is a service-focused agency committed to supporting businesses starting and growing in Delaware. Small businesses can reach out to the Division for assistance in connecting to the resources and advice to succeed.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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