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Best Places to Live in Dover Metro Area, Delaware

Ranked #25 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #29 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #154 Best Green Cities

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Population:161,158
Pop. Change:27%
State: Delaware
Metro Area:Dover Metro Area
County:Kent
City:Dover, Smyrna, ... 26 more
Zip Code:19901, 19905, ... 21 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Dover, Delaware Metro Area

As of 2011, Dover Metro Area's population is 161,158 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 27.18 percent.

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The median home cost in Dover Metro Area is $196,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.63 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Dover Metro Area's cost of living is 7.30% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Dover Metro Area public schools spend $6,721 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.5 students per teacher in Dover Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Dover Metro Area is 8.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Dover Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.43 percent.

Average Commute time is 27 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Dover Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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