Dover, DE vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Williston leads in crime level (12.0 vs 27.7). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 22.8 min). Williston leads in median household income ($80,352 vs $54,438).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 39,894 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Dover has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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