Dover, DE vs Longmont, CO
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
Longmont
65.5
#1632 nationally
Longmont leads in crime level (12.9 vs 27.7). Longmont leads in median household income ($89,720 vs $54,438). Dover leads in cost of living index (101 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 65.5 (#1632) |
| Population | 39,894 | 98,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $551,600 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $89,720 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | D+55.8 |
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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
Northeast
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65.5 Score
Longmont, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$551,600
Population
98,630
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
West
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