Dover, DE vs San Marcos, 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
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
San Marcos leads in crime level (9.8 vs 27.7). San Marcos leads in walk score (39 vs 33). Dover leads in median household income ($54,438 vs $47,394).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 39,894 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | D+5.6 |
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-
70.5 Score
San Marcos, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$310,480
Population
71,569
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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