How long is the commute from Dover, DE?
Workers who live in Dover, DE take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
6.0% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
11.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.9 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 11.6%
How people in Dover get to work
| Means of transportation | Dover | Kent County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.8% (±2.9 points) | 77.5% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±2.0 points) | 9.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±1.9 points) | 8.7% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Dover, the average commute is lower than in Kent County (26.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dover, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kent County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, Dover ranks 17 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 60 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dover
| Vehicles available | Dover | Kent County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.6% (±2.5 points) | 6.6% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% (±3.1 points) | 31.0% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% (±3.3 points) | 39.1% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.4% (±2.6 points) | 23.4% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Dover, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Kent County (6.6%).
It is also higher than in Delaware (6.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Dover
| Dover | Kent County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±1.9 points) | 8.7% (±0.8 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±1.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.3% (±1.6 points) | 91.1% (±1.0 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Dover, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kent County (91.1%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dover
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | — | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Kent Acres | 2.0 mi | 19.3 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rodney Village | 2.4 mi | 20.0 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Acres | 3.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dover Base Housing | 3.7 mi | 11.7 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Little Creek | 4.0 mi | 25.6 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wyoming | 4.1 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rising Sun-Lebanon | 4.3 mi | 28.8 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Camden | 4.6 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dover Base Housing, DE (11.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE (28.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Felton | 25.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 12 | Magnolia | 24.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 13 | Farmington | 24.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 | Frederica | 24.0 minutes (±8.5) |
| 15 | Hartly | 23.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 16 | Houston | 23.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 17 | Dover | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 | Leipsic | 22.7 minutes (±6.7) |
| 19 | Woodside | 22.1 minutes (±9.0) |
| 20 | Highland Acres | 21.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 21 | Wyoming | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 22 | Viola | 20.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 23 | Camden | 20.1 minutes (±4.4) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Kent County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Dover
How long is the average commute in Dover?
Workers who live in Dover, DE take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dover without a car?
11.6% of households in Dover have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dover?
9.0% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Dover worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover city, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover city, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover city, Delaware
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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