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Dover
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
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Boston

Dover

#4 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Norfolk County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Dover is a suburb of Boston with a population of 5,894. Dover is in Norfolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Dover offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Dover there are a lot of parks. Residents of Dover tend to be liberal. The public schools in Dover are highly rated.
    About Dover...
    Population
    5,894
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,042,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,575
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      7%
    • Own
      93%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      0
      500.1
    • Theft
      128.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      32.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      17%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      4%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      56%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      8%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      5%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in Dover

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $250,001
    National
    $69,021
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