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Data from 2000 US Census is in Navy
Population: 26,884
Land Area: 28.87 square miles
Government: Elected city council, city
manager. Dover is the seat of Strafford
County.
Tax Rate: $22.37 per $1,000 of land and
building value
Housing (1999 average:): $159,000 residential;
$750 per month, rental; $118,695 condo
Income (per capita):
$23,459
Median family income:
$57,050
Median household income:
$43,873
Resident labor force:
15,782
Major Employers: Liberty Mutual
Insurance, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard,
Cabletron Systems, General Electric,
Davidson/TEXTRON, Wheelabrator Technologies
Major Medical: Wentworth Douglas Hospital, 789
Central Ave, (603) 742-5252
Major Highway: I-95, Route 16, Route 4, Route
155, U.S. Route 1
Higher Education:
McIntosh College
Other Transportation: Public transit, Logan
International Airport, Manchester Airport,
Portland International Jetport, Pease
International Tradeport
Schools: Three elementary schools, one middle
school, one high school, one regional
vocational center
Services: Full emergency services; police,
fire and ambulance; city water and sewer;
public and private solid waste disposal;
recycling program; electricity and natural gas
through utilities.
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The city of Dover has a long and colorful
history spanning nearly four centuries. Its
earliest days as a colonial seaport led to a
successful shipbuilding industry in the 1700s,
and it flourished in the 19th century as the
nation's leading manufacturer of cotton goods.
The development of a brick industry spanned
decades of successful mill operations through
the middle of the 20th century. Dover's
renaissance as a thriving, competitive
community continues today.
The quality of life in Dover is unmatched.
Dover boasts an exceptional school system,
outstanding parks and recreation services, as
well as premier medical facilities. The
downtown area reflects the city's mill
heritage. The Cochecho River graces the banks
of the downtown. Members of the community
hustle by on shopping or business trips.
Dover is nestled between the mountains and the
ocean. The community is close to the
University of New Hampshire, Pease
International Tradeport and harbors a local
airport. The city is a short drive to the Port
of New Hampshire, the state's only deep water
port, scene to industrial barges escorted by
tugs, importing and exporting goods to and
from the Granite State. Dover is a quick
commute to the metropolitan area of Boston,
and less than an hour's drive to Boston's
Logan International Airport. In addition,
there is easy access to rail and highway
transportation routes.
Dover's response to the challenge of changing
economic times is evident along Central
Avenue, the city's primary north/south
connector. Trees line the downtown sidewalks
and arch over renovated store fronts. The
restored and updated Cochecho Falls Millworks,
a focal point since the early 19th century,
hums with activity. Today, however, the source
of the hum is 900 office workers and their
computers rather than rows of whirring
machinery.
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Dover has not been left behind by successful
modern manufacturers. The whir of high
technology and movement of heavy equipment
takes place in attractive industrial parks
located on the outskirts of the city. As part
of an ongoing commitment to commercial and
industrial growth, a 400-plus-acre parcel has
been rezoned. The parcel is being improved to
accommodate companies drawn to Dover's
business-friendly environment.
The success of Dover's continuing economic
development is due to cooperative efforts
between the public and private sectors. The
community is home to individuals and private
businesses that invest ideas, time and
finances to improve municipal services, the
economic climate and quality of life.
Farther north, just outside the downtown area,
is the "Miracle Mile", home to two major
shopping plazas, familiar fast-food
restaurants and other services. |
The developing waterfront and Cochecho
River-walk are small examples of a cooperative
spirit between public and private sectors.
Nowhere is this spirit more evident than in
the close working relationship between the
city's Office of Economic Development, the
Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and the
Dover School System. The groups share a common
goal of creating, preserving and promoting a
sound environment for existing and prospective
businesses. The community is ensuring future
generations are up to the challenge of
perpetuating economic prosperity in Dover.
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