Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
15%
Dover
Dover, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,581
Population
18,589
Renter Mix
57% Rent
A terrific little town on the river
Shopping
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Dining
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Pedestrian-Friendly
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Mass Transit
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Commutes
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Family-Friendly
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Historic
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With its walkable downtown shopping district, historic architecture, access to mass transit, and tree-filled neighborhoods, Dover's setting is everything you want in a New Jersey town. Located on the Rockaway River roughly 23 miles northwest of Newark and about 30 miles from New York City, Dover is slightly removed from the busy cities but close enough for easy commutes. Those commutes are made even easier with the NJ Transit system and nearby I-80.
While Dover has a variety of corner markets and a terrific downtown area for shopping and dining, the nearby Rockaway Townsquare is a popular indoor mall, featuring popular stores like Macy's and Lord & Taylor. Dover features several parks, including Waterworks Park, located on the river, and Mountain Park, a popular hiking destination. Founded in 1722, Dover is home to several historic sites, including the Historic Dover CNJ Station and the Dover railroad station, first opened in 1848.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,109
Average: $88,085
Education
3,053
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,211
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dover has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
57%
Non-Renters
43%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dover, NJ is $1,287 for a studio, $1,581 for one bedroom, and $2,101 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dover has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,581/month
625 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dover, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
275 Students
Public
Grades K-5
411 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
279 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
665 Students
Academy Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
532 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
523 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,159 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hedden County Park
- Longo Planetarium
- Hamilton Farms
- Hopatcong State Park
- Patriot's Path
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.