Dover, DE vs Fredericksburg, VA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Dover
64.9
#1664 nationally
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Fredericksburg leads in crime level (16.5 vs 27.7). Fredericksburg leads in median household income ($83,445 vs $54,438). Dover leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Fredericksburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 63.3 (#1775) |
| Population | 39,894 | 28,928 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $485,347 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $83,445 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | D+31.7 |
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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D
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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