Dover, NH vs Frederick, MD

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

73.1

#782 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Dover leads in crime level (1.3 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 33). Dover leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dover, NH Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 73.1 (#782) 67 (#1470)
Population 33,485 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $548,206 $465,790
Median Household Income $90,844 $89,981
Average Commute 23.1 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 33 47
Crime Level 1.3 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 116 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+12.1 D+8.8
Dover, NH
C
73.1 Score

Dover, NH

Small New Hampshire city with local appeal

Median Home

$548,206

Population

33,485

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

33

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Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

Northeast View Frederick, MD →

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