Dover, DE vs Franklin Town, MA
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.
Dover
64.9
#1664 nationally
Franklin Town leads in crime level (2.6 vs 27.7). Franklin Town leads in median household income ($138,062 vs $54,438). Dover leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 34.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Franklin Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,894 | 33,125 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $138,062 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | D+28.8 |
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64.9 Score
Dover, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$345,464
Population
39,894
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
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Score
Franklin Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
33,125
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$138,062
Northeast
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