Dover, NC 28526 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Dover, NC—28526

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$135,000

2.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$48,900

67.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

155

172.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

4.0%

Median Rent

$1,750

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,750

N/A

Home Price Trends — Dover, NC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Dover, NC is $135,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.2%. This indicates that home prices in Dover, NC are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 4.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$135,000	-2.2%
Single Family	$134,000	-1.5%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dover, NC

Dover, NC lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,750	$1,750
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,750
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

2 Bedrooms

47.9%

3 Bedrooms

47.0%

4 Bedrooms

5.0%

Property Listings — Dover, NC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dover, NC is 229. This is a increase of 248.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$269,000	105.0%
Listing Count	5	100.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	100.0%
Days on Market	155	172.0%

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Demographics — Dover, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dover, NC has a population of 1,850, which has decreased by -38.7% over the past 5 years. Dover, NC is a less popular place for families, as children make up 12.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	1,850	-38.7%
% Under 18	12.4%	-60.9%
% Seniors	26.8%	48.1%
% WFH	4.2%	-38.2%
% w/ College Degree	25.0%	92.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dover, NC is a predominantly white area, with 62.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 25.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dover, NC is black, making up 34.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.4% of the population in Dover, NC, and this percentage has decreased by 96.0% 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	62.9%	25.0%
% Black	34.5%	8.8%
% Hispanic	1.1%	-94.4%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	0.4%	-96.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dover, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 39 mortgage originations in Dover, NC, of which 79.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 38.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Dover, NC. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	39
% Conventional Loans	79.0%
% Government Loans	21.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dover, NC

Dover, NC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	9
Total Units Section 8	9
% Rentals under Section 8	4.1%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$910
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,170
3 Bedroom	-$160	$1,750	$1,590
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,960

Dover, NC—28526

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dover, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dover, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dover, NC

Demographics — Dover, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dover, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dover, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dover, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dover, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Cove City, NC

Kinston, NC

Grifton, NC

Trenton, NC

Ayden, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.6
Median Home Price	$135,000
Median Household Income	$48,900

Dover, NC—28526

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dover, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dover, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dover, NC

Demographics — Dover, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dover, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dover, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dover, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dover, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Cove City, NC

Kinston, NC

Grifton, NC

Trenton, NC

Ayden, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

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