Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Dover
Dover, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,253
Population
2,006
Renter Mix
39% Rent
A small suburb commutable to historic Harrisburg
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A small town in the suburbs of southeast Pennsylvania, Dover offers a close-knit community and great public schools. Dover offers several community parks in town and a few just outside, including Brookside Park, offering creekside trails and open lawns. Dover is home to a few small businesses like Sarah’s Creamery and Moonlight Café along Carlisle Road. Dover residents have easy access to Interstate 83 and US-30. Commuters can easily get to York or Harrisburg in no time, where they can explore the National Civil War Museum and the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center. Affordable apartments and single-family homes attract renters to this accessible area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,741
Average: $79,093
Education
324
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,056
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dover has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dover, PA is $1,253 for one bedroom, $1,438 for two bedrooms, and $2,205 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dover has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,253/month
730 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dover, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
361 Students
Public
Grades K-5
398 Students
Public
Grades K-5
388 Students
Public
Grades K-5
302 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
803 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
567 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,016 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Gifford Pinchot State Park
- Roundtop Ski Resort
Airports
- Harrisburg 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.