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Dover, New Hampshire real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Dover, NH (Strafford County) — Census median home value $398,500, county listing prices up about 8.3% over the past year.
Dover, NH is in Strafford County, New Hampshire — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 33,070, with a median household income of $92,748. Census data puts Dover's median home value at $398,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Strafford County's current median listing price runs $622,500, up about 8.3% over the past year.
At a glance
Dover market snapshot
Population
33,070
Median Household Income
$92,748
Median Home Value (city)
$398,500
Median Listing Price (Strafford County)
$622,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,540/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+8.3%
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What makes Dover different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dover's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $398,500. Separately, Strafford County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $622,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Strafford County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.32% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Dover has an estimated population of 33,070 and a median household income of $92,748, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Dover's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Dover, NH?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Dover's median home value at $398,500. Strafford County's current median listing price runs $622,500, up about 8.3% over the past year.
What is the population of Dover, NH?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dover's population at approximately 33,070.
What's the median rent in Dover, NH?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Dover at approximately $1,540 per month.
What is the median household income in Dover, NH?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Dover at approximately $92,748.
Is the Dover housing market growing?
Strafford County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.32% annual change in 2025.
Is Dover, NH affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Dover's median home value at about 4.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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