Dover, DE vs Frederick, MD

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

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 27.7). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $54,438). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 33).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dover, DE Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 64.9 (#1664) 67 (#1470)
Population 39,894 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $345,464 $465,790
Median Household Income $54,438 $89,981
Average Commute 22.8 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 33 47
Crime Level 27.7 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 101 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.0 D+8.8
Dover, DE
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

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Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

Northeast View Frederick, MD →

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