Cost of Living in Dover, OH
Population 13,094 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Dover a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $173,000.
Located 40 miles south of Akron, Dover falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 55% higher than Akron's $111,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Dover
The median home value in Dover is $172,600 — 43% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,004/month, 24% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,918/year is 17% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 61.9°F and lows of 41.6°F. Overall, Dover has a cost of living index of 65 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% less expensive.
🏠 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
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 65 | 52 | 41 |
| Low °F | 21 | 23 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 59 | 63 | 60 | 53 | 42 | 33 | 26 |
| Precip" | 2.62 | 2.27 | 3.05 | 3.78 | 3.77 | 4.23 | 3.74 | 3.65 | 2.97 | 3.16 | 2.70 | 2.73 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Dover, OH?
Dover has a cost index of 65 (100 = national average). It is 35% below the national average.
What is average rent in Dover, OH?
The median gross rent in Dover is $1,004 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Dover?
The median home value in Dover is $172,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Dover?
The median household income in Dover is $61,918 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Dover, OH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Dover is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.
Is Dover, OH affordable?
Yes, Dover is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 65 — about 35% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Dover?
Dover has average high temperatures of 61.9°F and average lows of 41.6°F. Annual precipitation is 38.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Dover at a Glance
- Population
- 13,094
- Median Income
- $61,918
- Home Value
- $172,600
- Median Rent
- $1,004/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 61.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.2%
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