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Dover, Delaware · ZIP 19901

Dover — ZIP 19901

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Dover (19901) scores 39/100 — Below Average for Dover. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $335K.

39OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency25%
Avg reading proficiency37%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$335K
Median rent$1,549/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$335K

Median Rent

$1,549/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,163

Violent Crime

672

Property Crime

3,491

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kent County, Delaware (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Major George S. Welch Elementary SchoolKG–05261
52%
72%
Dover Air Force Base Middle School06–0898
47%
62%
Early College School at Del State07–12583
22%
47%
South Dover Elementary SchoolKG–04577
16%
28%
Star Hill Elementary School01–05429
15%
15%
Towne Point Elementary SchoolKG–04341
12%
17%
East Dover Elementary SchoolKG–04331
12%
17%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

39,149

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

56%

Median Age

33.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 19901 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 19901 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 19901 is approximately $335K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 19901 in Dover has an overall NeighborScore of 39/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.