Dover, NH 03820 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Dover, NH—03820

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$524,000

2.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$92,800

31.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

5.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.5%

Median Rent

$2,100

6.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,800

1.1% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,200

0.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,600

10.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Dover, NH

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Dover, NH is $524,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.9%. This indicates that home prices in Dover, NH are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$524,000	2.9%
Single Family	$555,000	2.6%
Condos	$361,000	0.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dover, NH

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dover, NH is $2,240, with a year-over-year rent change of -6.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dover, NH is studios: $1,910, 1-bedrooms: $1,810, 2-bedrooms: $2,210, 3-bedrooms: $2,640, 4-bedrooms: $3,310. The most common rental property sizes in Dover, NH are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 45.1% and 28.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,100	$2,240
Studio Rent	$1,750	$1,910
1 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,810
2 Bed Rent	$2,200	$2,210
3 Bed Rent	$2,600	$2,640
4 Bed Rent	$3,300	$3,310

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

7.1%

1 Bedroom

28.2%

2 Bedrooms

45.1%

3 Bedrooms

10.8%

4 Bedrooms

7.3%

5+ Bedrooms

1.4%

Property Listings — Dover, NH

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dover, NH is 65. This is a increase of 5.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$583,000	-4.0%
Listing Count	89	44.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	44.0%
Days on Market	87	5.0%

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Demographics — Dover, NH

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dover, NH has a population of 33,200, which has increased by 5.7% over the past 5 years. Dover, NH is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 49.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 17.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	33,200	5.7%
% Under 18	16.7%	-12.1%
% Seniors	17.2%	13.9%
% WFH	17.6%	319.0%
% w/ College Degree	49.2%	6.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dover, NH is a predominantly white area, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dover, NH is hispanic, making up 3.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.1% of the population in Dover, NH, and this percentage has decreased by 37.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	85.8%	-2.7%
% Black	1.3%	18.2%
% Hispanic	3.7%	37.0%
% Asian	3.3%	-38.9%
% Foreign Born	5.1%	-37.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dover, NH

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 542 mortgage originations in Dover, NH, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 52.0%, with 15.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Dover, NH. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	542
% Conventional Loans	92.0%
% Government Loans	8.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dover, NH

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Dover, NH under the Section 8 program is 10.5%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Dover, NH, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1,054
Total Units Section 8	754
% Rentals under Section 8	10.5%
% Occupied Section 8	90.4%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$370	$1,800	$1,430
2 Bedroom	-$380	$2,200	$1,820
3 Bedroom	-$290	$2,600	$2,310
4 Bedroom	-$600	$3,300	$2,700

Dover, NH—03820

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dover, NH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dover, NH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dover, NH

Demographics — Dover, NH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dover, NH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dover, NH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dover, NH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dover, NH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.7
Median Home Price	$524,000
Median Household Income	$92,800

Dover, NH—03820

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dover, NH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dover, NH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dover, NH

Demographics — Dover, NH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dover, NH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dover, NH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dover, NH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dover, NH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Rollinsford, NH

Madbury, NH

Somersworth, NH

Durham, NH

Eliot, ME

Frequently Asked Questions

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