Dover, DE vs Westbrook, ME
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
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Westbrook leads in crime level (4.8 vs 27.7). Westbrook leads in median household income ($81,198 vs $54,438). Westbrook leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 22.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 39,894 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 4.8 |
| 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+36.3 |
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
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71 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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