DoverPennsylvania
Dover is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,954 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Dover
Set in the southern part of Pennsylvania, Dover is a small town with an estimated population of 1,965.
Dover holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.54 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,639 residents per square mile.
What Makes Dover Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Dover — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Dover
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Dover
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dover
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dover
- Dover Area El Sch
- Dover Area HS
- Dover Area MS
- Leib El Sch
- North Salem El Sch
- Weigelstown El Sch
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.