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Dover, NH is a growing city with plenty of local charm and attractions. The cost of living in Dover is lower than the national average, with a two-bedroom rental costing around $1,540 compared to the US average of $1,430. Furthermore, grocery costs in Dover are slightly higher than the national index rate of 100, at 106.
Catering to both locals and tourists alike, there are several companies that make up the Dover economy. Notable companies include Dover Motorsports Inc., an automotive racing company; Liberty Mutual Group, an insurance provider; and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, a medical center among many others.

Dover has an unemployment rate of 3.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Dover has seen the job market increase by 2.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.1%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Dover
- The Sales Tax Rate for Dover is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Dover is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Dover
- The average income of a Dover resident is $32,315 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Dover resident is $82,387 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDover, New HampshireUnited States
  36
  -5.7%-6.2%
  38.1%33.5%
  0.0%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $47,343$37,638
  $82,387$69,021
  $115,240$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.2%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  3.5%6.8%
  11.5%10.0%
  1.6%2.5%
  8.6%11.0%
  1.9%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  2.2%1.9%
  10.1%4.7%
  2.2%1.9%
  9.8%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  2.3%4.2%
  10.9%9.3%
  12.7%14.0%
  1.8%2.1%
  11.1%7.0%
  3.9%4.8%
  5.1%4.7%
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I love Dover New Hampshire.I was born in Dover and grew up there.I moved in 2004 to Tennessee.I have been home sick ever since for Dover.I am now searching for a place  More

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Over 16 years ago

The area is well situated for many day trips (Portland, Me, Boston, Ma, Concord NH and the white mountains) Negatives are weather (winters mainly because fall is  More

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Over 18 years ago

Dover, NH, is a terrific place to live. Quite, great seasonal weather, gorgeous autumns, extremely scenic. Short on culture, but 15 minutes to Portsmouth, little over  More

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