Information in Dover, DE
Metro Market Score 51.8 (Challenging), ranked #200 of 294 metros. 108 establishments, 342 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national information average.
Information employment in Dover contracted year-over-year, placing the growth trend in the lower half at 4.4. Declining job counts can indicate consolidation, population shifts, or reduced local demand. Due diligence on the local economy is especially important here.
108 Information Firms in Dover
Dover vs Delaware Statewide
How this metro's information market compares to Delaware overall. The state ranks #36/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Dover | DE Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.8 Challenging | 48.0 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #200 of 294 metros | #36 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Dover
Information Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Dover's 51.8 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Information in States Bordering Delaware
State-level entry risk for information in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Information in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for information across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Dover, DE MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.