salaryDover is the 4th-largest city in New Hampshire that we track, with 33,364 residents. Rent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $94,920 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Hampshire cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Hampshire. It is number 23 of 26 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dover?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dover
| Size | Dover | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,428 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,536 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,365 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,643 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dover overall?
Everyday prices in New Hampshire overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Dover, so the New Hampshire figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dover
Life in Dover
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dover?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $657 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $436,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dover, NH?
Renting in Dover costs a median of about $2,373 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Hampshire median is $1,916.
How much do I need to make to live in Dover?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,920 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dover cheap or expensive?
Dover is rated OK: rent takes 27.8% of the typical household income of $102,273. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 26 New Hampshire cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dover?
The median homeowner in Dover pays $8,249 a year in property taxes, about 1.89% of the median home value.
Is Dover more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Hampshire are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Dover?
The median home value in Dover is $436,700, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
33,364 people live in Dover. Numbers are typical (middle) values.