Dover, DE vs Kiryas Joel, NY
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
Kiryas Joel
63.1
#436 nationally
Kiryas Joel leads in crime level (10.6 vs 27.7). Dover leads in cost of living index (101 vs 150). Dover leads in median household income ($54,438 vs $40,218).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Kiryas Joel, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 63.1 (#436) |
| Population | 39,894 | 41,857 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $40,218 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | R+8.4 |
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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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Kiryas Joel, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
41,857
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Median Income
$40,218
Northeast
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