Dover, Delaware · ZIP 19904

Dover — ZIP 19904

Dover (19904) 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 $347K.

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 index54/100

Avg math proficiency24%

Avg reading proficiency35%

Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100

Typical home value$347K

Median rent$1,712/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

$347K

Median Rent

$1,712/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
Booker T. Washington Elementary School	KG–04	314	37%	37%
North Dover Elementary School	KG–04	333	32%	42%
W. Reily Brown Elementary School	01–05	506	28%	36%
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School	01–05	487	26%	33%
Campus Community School	KG–08	409	25%	46%
Academy Of Dover Charter School	KG–08	443	22%	27%
Dover High School	09–12	1,812	19%	37%
Fairview Elementary School	KG–04	287	17%	32%
William Henry Middle School	05–05	432	10%	27%
Middle School of Innovation	06–08	690	Not reported	Not reported
Middle School of Excellence	06–08	608	Not reported	Not reported
Capital Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	145	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

38,125

Median Income

$67K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

39.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 19904 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 19904 has a school score of 54/100. 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 19904 is approximately $347K. 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 19904 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.