Dover, DE vs South Gate, CA

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

South Gate

62.6

#1845 nationally

South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 33). South Gate leads in crime level (14.4 vs 27.7). Dover leads in cost of living index (101 vs 144).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dover, DE South Gate, CA
WhereAtHome Score 64.9 (#1664) 62.6 (#1845)
Population 39,894 90,070
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $345,464 $702,198
Median Household Income $54,438 $67,188
Average Commute 22.8 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 33 70
Crime Level 27.7 14.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 101 144
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.0 D+32.9
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 →
South Gate, CA
D-
62.6 Score

South Gate, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$702,198

Population

90,070

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

70

Pacific View South Gate, CA →

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