Living in Dover (Delaware)
Dover (Delaware) is a large place in Delaware, United States, home to 39,403 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 42%, #6,781 of 16,523), climate-conscious movers (top 43%, #5,192 of 12,111), nature lovers (top 51%, #9,059 of 18,063).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dover (Delaware)
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- The Delaware Bay is 10 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 25 min and sets around 22:43; in late June it sets around 2:32.
How Dover (Delaware) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Delaware | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 34 | #9,641 of 11,898 | #31 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income household | 30 | #7,018 of 9,771 | #18 of 29 | Map |
| Low-income family | 35 | #6,069 of 8,006 | #19 of 26 | Map |
| Single parent | 37 | #5,115 of 6,237 | #16 of 19 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #5,148 of 9,474 | #20 of 33 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 51 | #6,889 of 9,474 | #20 of 33 | Map |
| Early retiree | 54 | #7,367 of 10,762 | #17 of 30 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 52 | #5,689 of 7,271 | #16 of 20 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 19 | #7,661 of 8,006 | #17 of 26 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #7,237 of 12,111 | #15 of 37 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 31 | #5,707 of 7,271 | #16 of 20 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 44 | #7,446 of 9,474 | #19 of 33 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #9,059 of 18,063 | #33 of 54 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 27 | #6,781 of 16,523 | #34 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #11,281 of 18,063 | #34 of 54 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 38 | #11,174 of 16,523 | #22 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 42 | #8,152 of 21,167 | #19 of 55 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #5,192 of 12,111 | #13 of 37 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #3,280 of 6,413 | #19 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 31 | #8,584 of 12,111 | #19 of 37 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Smyrna (Delaware) 17 km
- Milford (Delaware) 29 km
- Middletown (Delaware) 36 km
- Bridgeton (New Jersey) 39 km
- Chestertown (Maryland) 47 km
- Millville (New Jersey) 50 km
- Villas (New Jersey) 53 km
- Glasgow (Delaware) 53 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.