Dover, DE vs Ocean Springs, MS
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
Ocean Springs
77
#292 nationally
Ocean Springs leads in crime level (2.4 vs 27.7). Ocean Springs leads in median household income ($72,500 vs $54,438). Dover leads in walk score (33 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Ocean Springs, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 77 (#292) |
| Population | 39,894 | 18,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $271,190 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $72,500 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | R+39.9 |
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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C+
77 Score
Ocean Springs, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,190
Population
18,997
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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