Dover, DE vs Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia
72.6
#863 nationally
Philadelphia leads in walk score (74 vs 33). Dover leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 32.8 min). Dover leads in median household income ($54,438 vs $52,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Philadelphia, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 72.6 (#863) |
| Population | 39,894 | 1,573,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $234,630 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $52,649 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | D+58.8 |
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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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C-
72.6 Score
Philadelphia, PA
City of Brotherly Love with gritty charm
Median Home
$234,630
Population
1,573,916
Crime
High
Schools
C
Northeast
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