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Dover Home & Community Information

Dover is a small but growing town, with the most recent population estimates checking in at just under 2,000 residents. The borough has grown at a rate of nearly 10% since the 2000 Census, with an affordable cost of living, competitive income averages, and steady home values. Married couples make up around 50% of Dover households, while family homes are right in line with Pennsylvania averages at 64%. Dover's residents also enjoy a convenient, central location. In addition to nearby Harrisburg, Philadelphia is about 90 miles to the east, while Baltimore's Inner Harbor is just 50 miles to the southeast. Add it all up, and it's no wonder so many people are proud to call Dover, PA home! Search the newest real estate listings in Dover, PA.

Schools & Education

Childhood education in Dover is overseen by the Dover Area School District, which has a solid reputation among local parents and students. Dover's schools include Dover Elementary, Intermediate, and High Schools, along with Leib Elementary, North Salem Elementary, and Weigelstown Elementary. You'll also have a short commute to a variety of great colleges, including York College, Penn State York, and Elizabethtown College. Search Dover homes for sale by school district.

Employment Opportunities

The most common industries in Dover include healthcare, education, production, and transportation occupations. Dover's schools are always looking to attract top-notch talent, while people with skilled trade experience will feel right at home in Dover's construction and manufacturing scene. The central location of Dover also opens up quite a few employment possibilities, including state government work, along with professional, financial, and scientific services in the capital. This is also a good place to start your own small business, thanks to a supportive, active community.

Things to Do in Dover

If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you'll fit right in with the people of Dover. Dover Township, which surrounds the borough, is home to quite a few parks, which double as excellent event spaces for weddings, celebrations, and community fun. You'll find free summer concerts at Dover Community Park on the second Sunday of each summer month, set among some of the historic buildings that make Dover special. There are also smaller playgrounds throughout the area, and Dover features plenty of recreation facilities for both adult and youth sports. If you enjoy seeing history come to life, be sure to stop by the Dover Blacksmith Shop, a loving recreation of an 1800s blacksmith building, maintained by the Dover Historical Society.

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