Dover, Delaware

Small Delaware city with local appeal

Northeast Dover, DE Metro

WhereAtHome Score

64.9

D

out of 100

Overview

Dover is a Delaware city with a population of approximately 39,894, part of the Dover, DE metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $345,464. Median household income is $54,438.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 39,894 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $345,464 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $54,438 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.8 minutes
  • Part of the Dover, DE metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

39,894

Source: Census ACS

$345,464

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$54,438

Source: Census ACS

22.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

33

Source: Walk Score

101 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Kent County (county-level results)

50%
48%
Democrat 44,222
Republican 42,458
Leans D+2.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 59.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 43.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 64.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 33/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 64.9

Location

Dover, DE (39.1566, -75.5360)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.