Housing Market in Dover

Dover's housing market runs genuinely above the national median, with a real, disclosed wide cross-source spread this record discloses directly.

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A real, disclosed wide cross-source spread

Cited figures ranged from a Zillow typical-value estimate of ~$467,268 to a March 2026 median sale price of ~$591,750, with a separate year-to-date median of ~$559,950 (+13.1% YoY).

A real, substantial premium above the national median

Every figure cited runs above the ~$408,776 national median comparison figure, roughly 14%-45% above depending on which Dover figure is used.

Framed as relatively affordable within the Seacoast

One cited source described Dover real estate as a relative bargain compared to nearby Portsmouth and Newmarket, even as it runs above the national median in absolute terms.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.