Dover, DE vs Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield
72.6
#864 nationally
Pittsfield leads in crime level (14.0 vs 27.7). Pittsfield leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 22.8 min). Pittsfield leads in median household income ($66,859 vs $54,438).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Pittsfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 72.6 (#864) |
| Population | 39,894 | 43,076 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $313,325 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $66,859 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 14.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | D+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
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72.6 Score
Pittsfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$313,325
Population
43,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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