Dover, NH vs Ruston, LA

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

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Dover leads in crime level (1.3 vs 11.7). Dover leads in median household income ($90,844 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 23.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dover, NH Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 73.1 (#782) 72.3 (#911)
Population 33,485 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $548,206 $229,937
Median Household Income $90,844 $32,877
Average Commute 23.1 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 33 25
Crime Level 1.3 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 116 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+12.1 R+25.4
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

Northeast View Dover, NH →
Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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