How long do people stay in their homes in Dover, PA?
18.1% (±6.6 points) of households in Dover, PA moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.8% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 18.1% (±6.6 points)
- Since before 2000
- 19.8%
When households in Dover moved in
| Moved in | Dover | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 2.7% (±2.5 points) | 3.3% | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 15.4% (±6.1 points) | 15.5% | 16.5% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 42.4% (±11.0 points) | 37.2% | 36.1% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 19.7% (±8.8 points) | 19.0% | 17.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 7.3% (±4.1 points) | 11.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 12.5% (±5.2 points) | 13.1% | 14.9% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Dover, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from York County (18.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (20.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Dover
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | — | 18.1% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Dover Township | 1.3 mi | 18.6% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weigelstown | 1.6 mi | 22.8% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shiloh | 3.6 mi | 19.2% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester Township (York County) | 4.9 mi | 13.2% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Manchester Township | 5.0 mi | 19.1% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conewago Township (York County) | 5.1 mi | 20.0% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| West York | 5.8 mi | 19.7% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wellsville | 5.9 mi | 19.8% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | West Manchester Township | 19.1% (±4.2 points) |
| 25 | Railroad | 18.8% (±12.5 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Yorkana | 18.7% (±12.1 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Spring Garden Township | 18.7% (±3.9 points) |
| 28 | Dover Township | 18.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 29 | West Manheim Township | 18.3% (±5.6 points) |
| 30 | Dover | 18.1% (±6.6 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Jackson Township (York County) | 17.9% (±5.0 points) |
| 31 (tie) | North Codorus Township | 17.9% (±4.2 points) |
| 33 | Mount Wolf | 17.6% (±10.6 points) |
| 34 | Franklin Township (York County) | 16.9% (±6.6 points) |
| 35 | York Haven | 16.8% (±10.9 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Goldsboro | 16.6% (±7.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in York 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 often do people move in Dover?
18.1% of households in Dover, PA moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Dover have?
19.8% of households in Dover have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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