Dover City Property Records in New Jersey

Dover property records generally include ownership details, assessed values, parcel maps, tax information, deeds, mortgages, liens, and subdivision or land registration documents. For Dover, Massachusetts, users can start with The Town of Dover Board of Assessors for assessment records, property cards, parcel data, and tax-related information. Recorded deeds, mortgages, and other land instruments are available through the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, which serves as the official county source for recorded real estate documents. For registered land or certain title-related matters, records may also involve the Massachusetts Land Court. Users may also consult The Town of Dover Treasurer/Collector’s Office for property tax billing and payment information, and The Town of Dover Planning Board or Building Department for zoning, permitting, and land-use records.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$70,519
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$347,100
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$6,959
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,743 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
44%
Population
Population:
18,420

Dover Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section shows reported crime in Dover, split into violent crimes and property crimes. The violent crime figures include 0 murders, 8 robberies, and 29 assaults.

The property crime figures cover 164 property crimes, including 12 burglaries and 15 motor vehicle thefts. Placing these counts side by side lets readers compare how often each type of offense was reported in the city.

Because these are reported incidents, the numbers show what was recorded in the data rather than every crime that occurred. They help readers understand the mix of violent and property crime in Dover, but the counts alone do not show trends over time.

Robberies
Robberies:
8
Burglary
Burglary:
12
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
15
Theft
Theft:
137
Assault
Assault:
29
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
5

What Is the Population Profile of Dover

Dover's racial and ethnic composition is led by Hispanic residents, who make up 75% of the population (13,807 people). White residents are the second-largest group at 14% (2,570 people), followed by Other Race at 5% (859 people). The data also includes Black residents at 4% (660 people), Asian residents at 2% (402 people), Two + Races at 0.66% (122 people), and American Indian and Pacific Islander groups at 0% (0 people each).

Hispanic
75%
13,807
White
14%
2,570
Other Race
5%
859
Black
4%
660
Asian
2%
402
Two + Races
0.66%
122
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Dover, Ratings Compared Across New Jersey C

Dover's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. The three highest-rated categories are Nightlife (A-), Access to Outdoor Activities (A-), and Access to Restaurants (A-). Other notable ratings include Commute (B+), Jobs (C-), and Housing (D). The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
A-
Weather
Weather
B-
Commute
Commute
B+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B+
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
B
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A-
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A-
Good for Families
Good for Families
C
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
C
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
D
Jobs
Jobs
C-
Walkability
Walkability
B

How Educated Is Dover

Dover's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (33%), Below High School (23%), and Some College (14%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
33%
Below High School
23%
Some College
14%
Bachelor Degree
13%
Associate Degree
8%
Masters Degree
3%
Doctorate
0.40%

When Were Homes Built

Dover's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (32%), followed by Before 1939 (31%) and 1980 - 1999 (17%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
32%
Before 1939
31%
1980 - 1999
17%
1960 - 1979
14%
2000 - Present
6%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Dover's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (39%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (26%) and 1 Bedroom (15%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
39%
2 Bedrooms
26%
1 Bedroom
15%
4 Bedrooms
12%
No Bedrooms
4%
5 or More Bedrooms
3%

What Is the Average Age

Dover's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 55 - 64 (16%), 65 Plus (15%), and 45 - 54 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

55 - 64
16%
65 Plus
15%
45 - 54
14%
35 - 44
14%
25 - 34
13%
10 - 17
12%
18 - 24
9%
Under 10
8%

Property Market Trends at Dover

Dover's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $347,100. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,743 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Dover's dynamic real estate landscape.

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