Population
Norcross
17,669
Dover
18,420
Median Income
Norcross
$75,068
Dover
$70,519
Home Value
Norcross
$375,900
Dover
$347,100
Rent
Norcross
$1,654
Dover
$1,743
Crime Rate
Norcross
2.80
Dover
2.23
Cost of Living
Norcross
137.4
Dover
142.1
Avg Temp
Norcross
N/A
Dover
N/A
Unemployment
Norcross
1.5%
Dover
4.6%
How Similar Are Norcross & Dover?
Dover is Norcross's #2 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Norcross
17,669
Dover
18,420
Both cities have similar populations — Norcross at 17,669 and Dover at 18,420.
Violent Crime
Norcross
2.80
Dover
2.23
Norcross has a 20% higher violent crime than Dover.
Property Crime
Norcross
24.98
Dover
8.70
Norcross's property crime is significantly higher than Dover's — 65% difference.
Political Leaning
Norcross
41.1%
Dover
50.4%
Norcross leans Democratic while Dover leans Republican.
Unemployment
Norcross
1.5%
Dover
4.6%
Dover's unemployment is significantly higher than Norcross's — 66% difference.
Median Income
Norcross
$75,068
Dover
$70,519
Both cities have similar median income — just a 6% difference.
Home Values
Norcross
$375,900
Dover
$347,100
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
Norcross
27.3%
Dover
12.2%
Norcross's education is significantly higher than Dover's — 55% difference.
Demographics
Norcross
26.9%
Dover
27.6%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 3% difference.
Cost of Living
Norcross
137.4
Dover
142.1
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 3% difference.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Norcross and Dover share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Norcross
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Dover
Norcross leads in 5 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Norcross leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDNorcross has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,820 vs $2,205 in Dover (17% lower). Norcross scores 183.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 204.3 in Dover. Norcross has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,660 vs $1,822 in Dover (9% lower).
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Housing Market — Norcross leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSDover has a vacancy rate of 2.5% compared to 4.9% in Norcross. Norcross has a median property tax of $3,203 vs $6,959 in Dover (54% lower). Norcross has a owner-occupied of 57.9% compared to 44.1% in Dover.
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Median Rent
Median Property Tax
Owner-Occupied
Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Norcross leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorcross has a work from home of 18.7% compared to 5.5% in Dover. Norcross has a unemployment rate of 1.5% compared to 4.6% in Dover. Norcross has a per capita income of $38,856 vs $31,603 in Dover (23% higher).
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Crime & Safety — Dover leads
Source: FBI UCRDover has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 0.64 compared to 3.35 in Norcross. Dover has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 8.70 compared to 24.98 in Norcross. Dover has a larceny rate (per 1k) of 7.27 compared to 19.49 in Norcross.
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Property Crime Rate (per 1K)
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Assault Rate (per 1K)
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Violent Crime Clearance
Property Crime Clearance
Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Norcross leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauNorcross has a bachelor's degree or higher of 27.3% compared to 12.2% in Dover. Norcross has a high school diploma or higher of 40.6% compared to 35.5% in Dover.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSDover has a population of 18,420, about 1x the size of Norcross (17,669). Norcross skews younger with a median age of 34.1 vs 41.0.
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Foreign Born
White
Black
Hispanic
Asian
Norcross
Dover
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareDover: 3.7 vs Norcross: 2.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Norcross: 4 vs Dover: 3 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute — Norcross leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorcross has a work from home of 18.7% compared to 5.5% in Dover. Dover has a public transit of 2.7% compared to 0.7% in Norcross. Norcross has a drive alone of 66.0% compared to 65.1% in Dover.
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