Dover, DE vs Marlborough, 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

vs

Marlborough

63.9

#1732 nationally

Marlborough leads in crime level (11.5 vs 27.7). Marlborough leads in median household income ($94,199 vs $54,438). Dover leads in cost of living index (101 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dover, DE Marlborough, MA
WhereAtHome Score 64.9 (#1664) 63.9 (#1732)
Population 39,894 41,179
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $345,464 $585,835
Median Household Income $54,438 $94,199
Average Commute 22.8 min 30.9 min
Walk Score 33 41
Crime Level 27.7 11.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 101 137
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.0 D+39.5
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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Marlborough, MA
D
63.9 Score

Marlborough, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$585,835

Population

41,179

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

41

Northeast View Marlborough, MA →

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