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Housing Affordability in Dover, FL

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
28.9%
Florida 37.7%
Renters paying 30%+
48.3%
Florida 60.1%
Homeowners paying 30%+
13.8%
Florida 27.5%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,165/mo
Florida $1,959/mo

Dover has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more20548.3%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more7613.8%
  • Renters paying 50% or more18944.6%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 29.3%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 21.3%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $617/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 5.0

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Dover, FL28.9%48.3%13.8%29.3%
Hillsborough County37.4%57.9%25.0%33.9%
Florida37.7%60.1%27.5%35.2%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Dover, FL?
In Dover, FL, 28.9% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Dover compare with Florida?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Dover is 28.9%, compared with 37.7% for Florida as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates