Cost of Living in Dover Base Housing, DE
Population 3,026 · Delaware · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Dover Base Housing a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory.
Dover Base Housing is about 60 miles east of Baltimore, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Baltimore's typical home runs $219,000 for context.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Dover Base Housing
Median rent runs $1,953/month, 49% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $71,181/year is 5% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Delaware's top state income tax rate is 6.6% and the combined sales tax is 0.0%. Overall, Dover Base Housing has a cost of living index of 149 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 49% more expensive.
Dover Base Housing has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Dover Base Housing, DE?
Dover Base Housing has a cost index of 149 (100 = national average). It is 49% above the national average.
What is average rent in Dover Base Housing, DE?
The median gross rent in Dover Base Housing is $1,953 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the median income in Dover Base Housing?
The median household income in Dover Base Housing is $71,181 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Dover Base Housing, DE?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Dover Base Housing is 0.0%. The Delaware state income tax top rate is 6.6%.
Is Dover Base Housing, DE affordable?
Dover Base Housing is above average in cost of living, with an index of 149 — about 49% higher than the national average.
Dover Base Housing at a Glance
- Population
- 3,026
- Median Income
- $71,181
- Median Rent
- $1,953/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.8%
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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