Dover, DE vs Ridgeland, 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
Ridgeland
74.4
#603 nationally
Ridgeland leads in crime level (8.8 vs 27.7). Ridgeland leads in median household income ($66,171 vs $54,438). Ridgeland leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 22.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Ridgeland, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 74.4 (#603) |
| Population | 39,894 | 24,459 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $286,933 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $66,171 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | R+17.3 |
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
74.4 Score
Ridgeland, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,933
Population
24,459
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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