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Dover, NC—28526

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$143,000
3.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$48,900
67.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
153
55.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.9%
Median Rent
$1,750
N/A
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$1,750
N/A
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Dover, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Dover, NC is $143,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.1%. This indicates that home prices in Dover, NC are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$143,0003.1%
Single Family $142,0003.6%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$116,0002.7%
    3 Bed
    		$169,0003.7%
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    2 Bedrooms
    35.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    55.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.1%

    Rental Trends — Dover, NC

    Dover, NC lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,750$1,750
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent $1,750$1,750
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/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 May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dover, NC is 153. This is a increase of 55.0% 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.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$261,000-28.0%
    Listing Count
    		10.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%0.0%
    Days on Market
    		15355.0%
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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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % 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

    MetricLatest Census5-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

    MetricZip 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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$910
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,170
    3 Bedroom-$160$1,750$1,590
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,960

    Affordability — Dover, NC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.7
    Median Home Price$143,000
    Median Household Income$48,900

    Dover, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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