Dover, DE vs Springfield, MA

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

Springfield

69.4

#1222 nationally

Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 33). Dover leads in median household income ($54,438 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in crime level (24.4 vs 27.7).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dover, DE Springfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 64.9 (#1664) 69.4 (#1222)
Population 39,894 153,672
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $345,464 $307,092
Median Household Income $54,438 $47,677
Average Commute 22.8 min 21 min
Walk Score 33 58
Crime Level 27.7 24.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 101 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.0 D+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

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Springfield, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Springfield, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$307,092

Population

153,672

Crime

High

Walk Score

58

Northeast View Springfield, MA →

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