Dover, DE Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 13,357 housing units in Dover.
This represents a 27.4% growth from 10,488 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 13,286 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 71 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Dover is about 52.7%.
Dover's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.3%.
Average household size is 2.34 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Dover were built after 1974.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.50% |
| One Bedroom | 15.80% |
| Two Bedrooms | 26.20% |
| Three Bedrooms | 36.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 16.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Median year structure was built | 1974 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $111,300 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $106,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
| Median year structure was built | 1975 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $531 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.50% |
| Second Mortgage | 9.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 11.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 53% |
| Debt Free | 25.60% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.7% |
