Dover, Massachusetts

The Town of Dover, Massachusetts is a rural suburban community located southwest of metropolitan Boston. Incorporated in 1784, Dover relied on agriculture and grazing until the late 18th century when mills were developed. Since the late 19th century Dover has been a residential community with a semi-rural character. Dover was recently selected by Boston Magazine as the #1 healthiest town in the greater Boston area. Dover's impressive school system and public services combined with it's easy commuting distance to Waltham, Boston, and Worcester, make it an attractive home for professionals and homebodies alike.

Dover Statistics:

Population (year 2000): 5,558
Males: 2,711 (48.8%), Females: 2,847 (51.2%)
Elevation: 150 feet
County: Norfolk
Zip code: 02030

Median resident age: 40.2 years

Median household income: $141,818 (year 2000)
Median house value: $592,700 (year 2000)

Races in Dover:

- White Non-Hispanic (94.1%)
- Chinese (1.8%)
- Hispanic (1.2%)
- Korean (0.9%)
- Asian Indian (0.7%)
- Two or more races (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

For population 25 years and over in Dover:

- High school or higher: 98.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 77.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 34.3%
- Unemployed: 1.2%
- Mean travel time to work: 32.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Dover:

- Never married: 17.4%
- Now married: 73.1%
- Separated: 0.8%
- Widowed: 4.3%
- Divorced: 4.4%

For more information, please visit the Dover Town Website