Moving to or from Dover?
Delaware's capital since 1777 and a military town at heart — Dover Air Force Base anchors the economy while the historic State House, NASCAR's Monster Mile, and Kent County farmland shape daily life.
- 40,000 City population
- 180,000 Metro area
- 1683 Founded
- Kent County / Central Delaware Region
Why people move to Dover.
- Dover Air Force Base — the largest employer and one of the DoD's most important airlift hubs
- Delaware State University, an HBCU, and Wesley College's legacy campus downtown
- Dover International Speedway — 'The Monster Mile' — and NASCAR Cup Series weekends
- Historic Dover's The Green and the Delaware State House where the Constitution was ratified
- Delaware's no-sales-tax policy that drives weekend shopping traffic from Maryland and Pennsylvania
- Air Mobility Command Museum with restored military transport aircraft on the AFB perimeter
Delaware was the first state to ratify the US Constitution on December 7, 1787 — and Dover was the site where it happened at The Golden Fleece Tavern (now commemorated on The Green). That's why Delaware license plates say 'The First State' and why December 7 is Delaware Day.
Where people live in Dover.
A quick guide to Dover's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Historic Dover / The Green
Colonial-era blocks around The Green and State Street; walkable, charming, on the National Register
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Rodney Village
Established post-war neighborhood with ranch and split-level homes near schools
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Fox Hall
Mid-century and newer subdivisions on Dover's west side
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Wild Quail
Upscale golf-community neighborhood with larger homes and lots
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Camden
Separate small town just south of Dover; quiet residential with town-center feel
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Near AFB
Rental-heavy neighborhoods east and south of the base; military family turnover
Where people spend their time in Dover.
- Dover International Speedway (The Monster Mile) North Dover
- Delaware State Capitol (Legislative Hall) Downtown
- Air Mobility Command Museum Dover AFB
- Biggs Museum of American Art Downtown
- Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village North Dover
- The Green & Old State House Downtown
Planning a Dover move.
- Military PCS moves dominate the local market; Dover AFB moves peak May through September and book fast — secure movers 6-8 weeks ahead if you're DOD-connected
- Delaware has no state sales tax, which saves on new-furniture purchases after you move; factor this into decisions about shipping older items vs. replacing them
- Historic district homes around The Green have tight alley access, low-clearance garages, and preservation-overlay rules — coordinate with your mover on truck access
- Kent County is largely flat and coastal-plain; flood insurance is advisable for properties near Silver Lake, the St. Jones River, and low-lying south-county areas
Moving in Dover: FAQ.
Do I need to pay sales tax when moving household goods into Delaware?
No — Delaware has no state sales tax, period. You won't pay sales tax on moving services or new furniture/appliances purchased in-state. This is a real advantage for military members and retirees coming from high-tax states.
Are there military-specialized movers near Dover AFB?
Yes — several Dover-area movers work primarily on DOD PCS contracts and understand the Personally Procured Move (PPM) paperwork and weight-ticket requirements. If you're doing a PPM, hire a mover with DOD experience and confirm they can provide certified weight tickets.
How bad is traffic around Dover Air Force Base?
Manageable but concentrated. Route 1 (DuPont Highway) backs up near the base gates at shift changes, and Dover International Speedway weekends (typically May and September) turn a 10-minute trip into an hour. Plan move-in around avoiding race weekends if possible.
Is Dover a good place to live without a car?
Only in the historic downtown corridor. Most of Kent County is car-dependent, and DART First State bus service is limited. If you're moving from a transit-rich city, plan for car ownership or carpooling with neighbors, especially if working on the base or at DSU.
City-to-city moves involving Dover.
Detailed guides for every common move to or from Dover, with vetted movers and what to expect on arrival.
Moving from Dover to:
- Los Angeles, CA
- Austin, TX
- New York City, NY
- Miami, FL
- Chicago, IL
- Phoenix, AZ
- Charlotte, NC
- Atlanta, GA
- Dallas, TX
- Houston, TX
- Boston, MA
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
- Nashville, TN
- Orlando, FL
- Tampa, FL
- San Francisco, CA
- Portland, OR
- Las Vegas, NV
- San Diego, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Minneapolis, MN
- Raleigh, NC
- San Antonio, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Philadelphia, PA
- Washington, DC
- Detroit, MI
- Jacksonville, FL
- Sacramento, CA
- Columbus, OH
- Pittsburgh, PA
- New Orleans, LA
- Memphis, TN
- Louisville, KY
- Cleveland, OH
- Kansas City, MO
- Cincinnati, OH
- St. Louis, MO
- Milwaukee, WI
- Buffalo, NY
- Albuquerque, NM
- Birmingham, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Montgomery, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Little Rock, AR
- Fayetteville, AR
- Hartford, CT
- New Haven, CT
- Stamford, CT
- Wilmington, DE
- Boise, ID
- Idaho Falls, ID
- Des Moines, IA
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Wichita, KS
- Topeka, KS
- Portland, ME
- Bangor, ME
- Baltimore, MD
- Annapolis, MD
- Jackson, MS
- Gulfport, MS
- Billings, MT
- Bozeman, MT
- Omaha, NE
- Lincoln, NE
- Manchester, NH
- Nashua, NH
- Newark, NJ
- Jersey City, NJ
- Hoboken, NJ
- Fargo, ND
- Bismarck, ND
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Tulsa, OK
- Providence, RI
- Warwick, RI
- Charleston, SC
- Columbia, SC
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Rapid City, SD
- Burlington, VT
- Montpelier, VT
- Richmond, VA
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Norfolk, VA
- Charleston, WV
- Morgantown, WV
- Cheyenne, WY
- Casper, WY
Moving to Dover from:
- Los Angeles, CA
- Austin, TX
- New York City, NY
- Miami, FL
- Chicago, IL
- Phoenix, AZ
- Charlotte, NC
- Atlanta, GA
- Dallas, TX
- Houston, TX
- Boston, MA
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
- Nashville, TN
- Orlando, FL
- Tampa, FL
- San Francisco, CA
- Portland, OR
- Las Vegas, NV
- San Diego, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Minneapolis, MN
- Raleigh, NC
- San Antonio, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Philadelphia, PA
- Washington, DC
- Detroit, MI
- Jacksonville, FL
- Sacramento, CA
- Columbus, OH
- Pittsburgh, PA
- New Orleans, LA
- Memphis, TN
- Louisville, KY
- Cleveland, OH
- Kansas City, MO
- Cincinnati, OH
- St. Louis, MO
- Milwaukee, WI
- Buffalo, NY
- Albuquerque, NM
- Birmingham, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Montgomery, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Little Rock, AR
- Fayetteville, AR
- Hartford, CT
- New Haven, CT
- Stamford, CT
- Wilmington, DE
- Boise, ID
- Idaho Falls, ID
- Des Moines, IA
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Wichita, KS
- Topeka, KS
- Portland, ME
- Bangor, ME
- Baltimore, MD
- Annapolis, MD
- Jackson, MS
- Gulfport, MS
- Billings, MT
- Bozeman, MT
- Omaha, NE
- Lincoln, NE
- Manchester, NH
- Nashua, NH
- Newark, NJ
- Jersey City, NJ
- Hoboken, NJ
- Fargo, ND
- Bismarck, ND
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Tulsa, OK
- Providence, RI
- Warwick, RI
- Charleston, SC
- Columbia, SC
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Rapid City, SD
- Burlington, VT
- Montpelier, VT
- Richmond, VA
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Norfolk, VA
- Charleston, WV
- Morgantown, WV
- Cheyenne, WY
- Casper, WY
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