Dover, DE vs Port Orange, FL
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
Port Orange
69.5
#1201 nationally
Port Orange leads in crime level (7.1 vs 27.7). Dover leads in walk score (33 vs 20). Port Orange leads in median household income ($65,026 vs $54,438).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Port Orange, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 69.5 (#1201) |
| Population | 39,894 | 65,966 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $339,724 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $65,026 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | R+21.8 |
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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D+
69.5 Score
Port Orange, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$339,724
Population
65,966
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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