The city of Dover, Pennsylvania, also known as the White Rose City, has been ranked highly by Best Places for a number of metrics. The city is located in York County and has a population of 17,315 according to the 2010 census. The overall rank for Dover, PA is #355 out of 10,000 cities throughout the US. This places Dover in top 4% nationally based on livability which includes amenities such as cost of living, crime rate and general quality of life. Specifically, education scores are #77 with an A+ rating due to local public school systems and other educational opportunities; employment ranks at #222 with a B+ rating due to job availability and salary levels; housing is ranked at #377 with an A- rating due to availability and low cost; health & safety stand at #854 with a B rating thanks to good air quality and low crime rates; and finally Dover's diversity score stands at #350 with an A+ rating thanks to its growing population that reflects many different cultures. In summary, Dover has been recognized for its livability and ranks among the top 4% of cities nationally based on these metrics.
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