Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Dover city, Delaware?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Dover city, Delaware is $1,344/month (±$50), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $258,900 (±$12,984), and the median household income is $60,199/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Dover city, Delaware
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,344 |
| Median Home Value | $258,900 |
| Median Household Income | $60,199 |
| Total Housing Units | 15,428 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 8,198 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 53% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 1,947 households |
How does Dover city, Delaware compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Delaware.
Higher rent than 52% of cities in Delaware · 31th of 63
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hockessin CDP | $3,501 |
| 2 | Dewey Beach town | $2,536 |
| 3 | Pike Creek CDP | $2,262 |
| … 27 more … | ||
| 31 | Dover city(you are here) | $1,344 |
| … 29 more … | ||
| 61 | Bowers town | $850 |
| 62 | Felton town | $848 |
| 63 | Lewes city | $381 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dover city, Delaware?
The median gross rent in Dover city, Delaware is $1,344/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Dover city, Delaware?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Dover city, Delaware is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Dover city, Delaware?
The median home value in Dover city, Delaware is $258,900 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Dover city are rent-burdened?
In Dover city, Delaware, 1,947 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Dover city, Delaware?
The median household income in Dover city, Delaware is $60,199/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,344 has a margin of error of ±$50. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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