Dover, New Hampshire

Small New Hampshire city with local appeal

Northeast Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.1

C

out of 100

Overview

Dover is a New Hampshire city with a population of approximately 33,485, part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $548,206. Median household income is $90,844.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 33,485 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $548,206 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $90,844 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.1 minutes
  • Part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

33,485

Source: Census ACS

$548,206

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$90,844

Source: Census ACS

23.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

33

Source: Walk Score

116 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Strafford County (county-level results)

56%
43%
Democrat 42,374
Republican 33,163
Leans D+12.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 37.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 45.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 63.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 95/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 33/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 51.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.1

Location

Dover, NH (43.1900, -70.8849)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.