Dover, NH vs Herndon, VA
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
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Dover leads in crime level (1.3 vs 6.6). Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 33). Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $90,844).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, NH | Herndon, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#782) | 68.4 (#1320) |
| Population | 33,485 | 24,935 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $548,206 | $734,699 |
| Median Household Income | $90,844 | $133,403 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.1 | D+35.0 |
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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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D+
68.4 Score
Herndon, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$734,699
Population
24,935
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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