Here's what it costs to live in Dover, Delaware, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,252 per month, while the typical home is valued around $248,500. Households earn a median of $58,336 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$58,336
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,252
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$248,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,158
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,165
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,470
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,044
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
6.60%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
None
No statewide sales tax
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
39,491
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Dover?
The cost of living index for Dover is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Dover?
The median gross rent in Dover is $1,252 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Dover?
The median household income in Dover is $58,336 per year.
What is the median home value in Dover?
The median home value in Dover is $248,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Dover?
Air quality data for Dover is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Dover?
Delaware has a top state income tax rate of 6.60% and no statewide sales tax (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology