About
Life in Dover
Dover is a community of 13,094 people in Ohio. The median household income is $64,276, median rent runs about $1,004 per month, and median home values are around $193,700. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Dover at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Foreign-Born
6.5%
Broadband Internet
85.3%
of households
Population Growth
-1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.5% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Dover: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Dover, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (70.5%), and 4.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.4%
of residents
65 and Older
23.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.0%
of households
Married Couples
38.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for OH
Rent, home values, and income in Dover
In Dover, home values are 10% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,491
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $236,405 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Dover
Unemployment in Tuscarawas County, which includes Dover, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Dover: Tuscarawas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Tuscarawas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Dover Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.8 min avg
How Dover residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Dover, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Regional airport · few flights471k passengers boarded in 2025
- 65 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 39% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Dover runs 39% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
201.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
620.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Dover Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
69.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Tuscarawas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Tuscarawas County, which includes Dover, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $57,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | Drought | $31,500 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $192,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $342,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Winter Weather | $37,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $233,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tuscarawas County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Stark County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 21 miles from Dover) is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
169
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Stark County, OH (21 mi away)
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Dover has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
20.1"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
134
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
145
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.16" |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.46" |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 3.26" |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 3.69" |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 4.21" |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 4.77" |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.90" |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 3.87" |
| Sep | 77°F | 52°F | 3.41" |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 3.22" |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 2.80" |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 3.39" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Dover
Dover has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Union Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Twin City Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 11.7 mi away · Dennison
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Dover
Dover's student/teacher ratio is 19.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 27.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Dover (within 15 miles)
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
5.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 1,654 students · in-state tuition $7,716 · 37% graduate · median earnings $51,178 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: First Ladies National Historic Site, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Dover
Dover has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First Ladies National Historic Site (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
51 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
79 mi awayFriendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Dover
Dover Public Library
525 N. Walnut St., Dover
Tuscarawas County Senior Center Branch
426 Prospect St, Dover
Cities Near Dover
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Dover FAQ
Is Dover, Ohio affordable?⌄
Dover's median rent is $997/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $64,276/year. Median home value is $193,700.
Is Dover, Ohio safe?⌄
Dover's violent crime rate was 202 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 621 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Dover, Ohio?⌄
Tuscarawas County, which includes Dover, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Dover, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Dover is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $997/month and median household income is $64,276/year. The median home value is $193,700. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Dover, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Dover is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from