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Dover, MA

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Population
2,308
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
164 ft
Median Home Value
$1,308,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$250,001
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Overall#15 best place in MassachusettsPopulation rankingHighest population places in MassachusettsNearest larger communityNeedham, Massachusetts2.7 miles away · 32,459 residents.

About Dover

Dover is a scenic residential town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, set along the south banks of the Charles River fifteen miles southwest of Boston. First settled in 1640 and incorporated in 1784, the community of approximately 5,900 is known for its strict zoning laws requiring one-acre lots, preserving a semi-rural landscape. The town is home to the historical Sawin Museum and is famous for the local folklore legend of the Dover Demon.

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Hospital QualityA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+99.6ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+99.1rating

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