Dover, DE vs Port Arthur, TX

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

Port Arthur

77.7

#224 nationally

Port Arthur leads in crime level (19.7 vs 27.7). Dover leads in median household income ($54,438 vs $45,357). Port Arthur leads in cost of living index (85 vs 101).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dover, DE Port Arthur, TX
WhereAtHome Score 64.9 (#1664) 77.7 (#224)
Population 39,894 55,547
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $345,464 $125,021
Median Household Income $54,438 $45,357
Average Commute 22.8 min 23 min
Walk Score 33 33
Crime Level 27.7 19.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 101 85
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.0 R+8.9
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

Northeast View Dover, DE →
Port Arthur, TX
C+
77.7 Score

Port Arthur, TX

Texas community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$125,021

Population

55,547

Crime

High

Walk Score

33

Southwest View Port Arthur, TX →

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