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ARTICLE: Dover In-Depth

Dover, New Jersey is a small town in Morris County, approximately 45 miles from New York City. The town has a total population of 18,188, according to the 2000 U.S. Census. Dover has a large Latin American population and celebrates its cultural diversity. More than 42% of the town is foreign-born--well over the national average. Median household income is also above the average at $53,423. Median home value in Dover is $150,500.

The primary industries in Dover are manufacturing, education, health and social services, and retail trade. Located on the Rockaway River near the towns of Victory Gardens, Wharton, and Rockaway, NJ, many of Dover's residents commute to work. Only 15% work within city limits. The closest major cities are Wayne and Newark, NJ and these cities provide many educational and employment opportunities. Some of the top employers in the state are:

• Prudential Financial, Inc.
• Lockheed Martin
• JKF Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
• Johnson
• Public Service Enterprise Group

Life in Dover, NJ is the epitome of American small-town living--but its location near major cities allows residents to make higher salaries than they could in a small town. The cities of Wayne, Newark, and New York also give the town of Dover ample choices for pursuing an education. While some students choose to commute, there are many excellent degree programs for those who choose to stay in town.

Sources:

• City Data, Dover, NJ
• CNNMoney
• US Census Bureau, Dover, New Jersey

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