Dover, DE vs New York City, 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
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 33). Dover leads in cost of living index (101 vs 187). Dover leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 41.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 39,894 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | D+64.8 |
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
Northeast
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D-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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