Livability Score

88
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) F
Caffè Kilim
Coffee Shop
Harvey's Bakery & Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Cocheco Cafe
Coffee Shop
Two Bees
Coffee Shop
Loxsmith Bagels
Coffee Shop
Flight Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Beatnix Coffee Station
Coffee Shop
White Birch Armory
Coffee Shop
Aroma Joe's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Woodman Institute Museum
Museum
Rotary Arts Pavillion
Theatre Arts
Children's Museum of New Hampshire
Museum
The Strand
Theatre Arts
Raitt Homestead Farm Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (27) C+
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Moe's Italian Sandwiches
Fast Food
Tokens Taproom Arcade Bar
Bar
Downtown Discount Beverages
Beverages
Sonny's Tavern
Bar
Thirsty Moose Taphouse
Bar
603 Bar and Lounge
Bar
Smuttlabs Brewery & Kitchen
Bar
Fury's Publick House
Bar
Bubbly's Bagel & Deli
Fast Food
June Cork Pub
Bar
Empty Pint
Bar
Roots Juice Bar
Fast Food
Dover Delite
Sweets
Doug's Hoagies
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Katz's Deli
Deli
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (7) F
McConnell Center
Community Centre
Niles Community Center
Community Centre
The Suite Studio
Gym
Seymour Osman Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Praxeum
Community Centre
Hellenic Center
Community Centre
Groceries (7) F
Janetos Market
Grocery Store
Dover Natural Marketplace
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Dustons Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Fiddleheads Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Parks (25) A+
Woodman Park
Park
Woodman School Park
Playground
Tuttle Square
Park
Dover Adventure Playground
Playground
Henry Law Park
Park
The Joe B Parks Riverwalk Public Gardens
Park
Fish Ladder Park
Park
Immigrants Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Beckwith Park
Park
Park Street Park
Park
Guppey Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Riverdale Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Sullivan Park
Park
Demerritt Park
Park
Long Hill Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (60) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Stronghold Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Chemistry Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Twenty Local
Beauty
Pin Up
Hairdresser
Cabinet Outlet
Furniture
Lucy's Art Emporium
Gift Shop
Aubuchon Hardware
Home Improvement
Flawless Faces
Beauty
Elite Hobbies
Toys
Erin Claire
Gift Shop
Office Interiors Limited
Furniture
Best Of Times Barbershop
Hairdresser
Noggin Factory
Toys
Jewelry Creations
Fashion
Central Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Smiley's Discount Beverage
Convenience Store
Insideout Beauty Studio
Hairdresser
Earth Harmony Wellness Center & Oasis Shoppe
Gift Shop
My Country Story
Gift Shop
Amour 24
Hairdresser
Market Square Jewelers
Fashion
Just the Thing!
Gift Shop
Ross Furniture
Furniture
Alie Jewelers
Fashion
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Dover.
Public Transit Stops (123)
Stops & Stations A+
Silver Street / Lexington Street
Bus Stop
Silver Street / Rutland Street
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Silver Street / Atkinson Street
Bus Stop
Silver Street / Elm Street
Bus Stop
Knox Marsh Road / Littleworth Road
Bus Stop
Central Avenue (CVS Pharmacy)
Bus Stop
Central Avenue / Spring Street
Bus Stop
Central Avenue (Pine Hill Cemetery)
Bus Stop
Central Avenue / Union Street
Bus Stop
Washington Street / Arch Street / Richmond Street
Bus Stop
Washington Street / Arch Street / Richmond Street
Bus Stop
Knox Marsh Road / Trestle Way
Bus Stop
Locust Street / Hale Street
Bus Stop
Stark Avenue / South Watson Lane
Bus Stop
Green Street (Waldron Towers)
Bus Stop
Stark Avenue / Beech Road
Bus Stop
Dover City Hall
Bus Stop
Central Avenue (Central Towers)
Bus Stop
Chestnut Street / Orchard Street (Cocheco Park)
Bus Stop
Chestnut Street (Riverview Apartments / Post Office)
Bus Stop
Stark Avenue / Renaud Avenue
Bus Stop
Washington Street (Henry Law Park)
Bus Stop
Knox Marsh Road (White Cliffs Apartments)
Bus Stop
Dover
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.6% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Dover is 124/100 - which is 5% higher than New Hampshire.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Dover crime rates are 1,055 per 100k, which is 7% lower than New Hampshire
Property Crime
1,016 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
39 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Dover is $74,833 - which is 9% higher than New Hampshire.
Med. Household Income
$74,833 B
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (24)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS
Pharmacy
Dover Emergency Room
Clinic
South End Fire Station
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Healthy Smiles
Dentist
Dover Police Department
Police
Belknap Dental Associates
Dentist
In Motion Chiropractic
Doctor
Dr. William Reddy Chiropractor
Doctor
Dover Chiropractic Clinic
Doctor
Wentworth-Douglass Community Dental Center
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Dover Women's Health
Doctor
Richard W. Miller Orthodontist
Dentist
Dover Professional Center
Doctor
Dermatology & Skin Health
Doctor
Doctor's Office A
Doctor
Doctor's Office B
Doctor
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Hospital
Wentworth Home
Nursing Home
Blackman Chiropractic
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Wentworth Health Partners - Adult & Children's medicine
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Madbury Public Safety Complex
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Dover home prices are $274,100 - which is 14% higher than New Hampshire
Home Price
$274,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools B-

The Dover graduation rate is 89% - which is equal to New Hampshire
School Test Scores
50% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (9) B-
Woodman Park School
My School
St Mary Academy
Dover Middle School
Garrison School
Horne Street School
Portsmouth Christian Academy
Seacoast Charter School
Moharimet School
Children In Motion
Idlehurst Elementary School
Idlehurst Elementary School
Oyster River Middle School
High Schools (4) F
Dover Senior High School
Cocheco Academy For The Arts
Portsmouth Christian Academy
St Thomas Aquinas High School
Oyster River High School
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ratings A+

Dover has an overall rating of 89% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes A+
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This City Offers The Best Attractions In NH 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I’ve lived in Dover, NH my entire life. Also known as the Garrison City, we have over 30,000 residents living in our city making us the largest in New Hampshire’s Seacoast region. We offer some of the best attractions in the state of New Hampshire. One of my favorites growing ...Read More up and still to this day would have to be the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. It offers something for all interests and all young ages. It allows children and young adults to explore, learn, and create beyond their wildest imaginations. It cultivates an area for new knowledge and making friends. If you were to ask me the best attraction it would by far have to be the children’s museum we are so lucky to have right here in our city.

Beyond the children’s museum, living in Dover offers people of all ages a great chance to work, meet new people, and explore some incredible attractions, including but not limited to, the Woodman Institute Museum, Tendercop Farm, Dover Bowl Family Fun Center, and more. There’s something for everyone. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dover? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Woodman Park
      Woodman School Park
      Tuttle Square
      Dover Adventure Playground
      Henry Law Park
      The Joe B Parks Riverwalk Public Gardens
      Fish Ladder Park
      Immigrants Park

      Entertainment

      Woodman Institute Museum
      Rotary Arts Pavillion
      Children's Museum of New Hampshire
      The Strand
      Raitt Homestead Farm Museum

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Subway
      Domino's
      Moe's Italian Sandwiches
      Tokens Taproom Arcade Bar
      Downtown Discount Beverages
      Sonny's Tavern

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Dover? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Dover.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dover? The cost of living in Dover is 124/100 - which is 5% higher than New Hampshire.
      Dover
      124

      24% more expensive than average

      New Hampshire
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dover? Dover crime rates are 1,055, which are 7% lower than New Hampshire
      Total Crime
      1,055 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 95

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Dover? The median income in Dover is $74,833 which is 9% higher than New Hampshire.
      Median household income
      $74,83335% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,06144% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Dover a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Wentworth Health Partners - Adult & Children's medicine
      Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS

      Doctors

      Blackman Chiropractic
      Dermatology & Skin Health
      Dover Chiropractic Clinic
      Dover Women's Health
      Dr. William Reddy Chiropractor
      In Motion Chiropractic
      Doctor's Office A
      Doctor's Office B

      A+ Housing

      What are Dover home prices? Dover home prices are $274,100 - which is 14% higher than New Hampshire
      Median home value
      $274,10048% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,18425% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      16% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Dover have good schools? The Dover graduation rate is 89% - which is equal to New Hampshire
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Dover a good place to live? Dover has an overall rating of 89% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      13 total surveys

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