Dover, DE vs Northampton, 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

Northampton

67.3

#1440 nationally

Northampton leads in crime level (12.2 vs 27.7). Northampton leads in median household income ($80,981 vs $54,438). Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 33).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dover, DE Northampton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 64.9 (#1664) 67.3 (#1440)
Population 39,894 29,370
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $345,464 $503,242
Median Household Income $54,438 $80,981
Average Commute 22.8 min 21.3 min
Walk Score 33 44
Crime Level 27.7 12.2
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+41.9
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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Northampton, MA
D+
67.3 Score

Northampton, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$503,242

Population

29,370

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

44

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