Broomfield, CO vs Dover, DE
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Broomfield
68.9
#1268 nationally
Dover
64.9
#1664 nationally
Broomfield leads in crime level (4.1 vs 27.7). Broomfield leads in median household income ($117,541 vs $54,438). Dover leads in cost of living index (101 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Broomfield, CO | Dover, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1268) | 64.9 (#1664) |
| Population | 76,860 | 39,894 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,162 | $345,464 |
| Median Household Income | $117,541 | $54,438 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 27.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.5 | D+2.0 |
D+
68.9 Score
Broomfield, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$627,162
Population
76,860
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
West
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D
64.9 Score
Dover, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$345,464
Population
39,894
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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