Dover, New Hampshire · ZIP 03820

Dover — ZIP 03820

Dover (03820) scores 65/100 — Fair for New Hampshire. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $556K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100

Avg math proficiency43%

Avg reading proficiency49%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100

Typical home value$556K

Median rent$2,267/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

$556K

Median Rent

$2,267/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,221

Violent Crime

135

Property Crime

1,086

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Strafford County, New Hampshire (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
Garrison School	KG–04	353	57%	57%
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street	KG–04	412	52%	42%
Woodman Park School	PK–04	421	42%	32%
Seacoast Charter School	PK–08	287	37%	57%
Dover Senior High School	09–12	1,371	35%	57%
Dover Middle School	05–08	941	33%	49%

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

33,150

Median Income

$95K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

36.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 03820 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 03820 has a school score of 65/100. 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 03820 is approximately $556K. 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 03820 in Dover has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100. 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.