Dover, DE vs Terre Haute, IN
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
Terre Haute
76.2
#377 nationally
Terre Haute leads in crime level (15.1 vs 27.7). Terre Haute leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 22.8 min). Dover leads in median household income ($54,438 vs $41,230).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Terre Haute, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 76.2 (#377) |
| Population | 39,894 | 58,502 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $162,893 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $41,230 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | R+18.1 |
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
76.2 Score
Terre Haute, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$162,893
Population
58,502
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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