Allentown, PA vs Dover, DE

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.

Allentown

73.3

#749 nationally

vs

Dover

64.9

#1664 nationally

Allentown leads in crime level (7.5 vs 27.7). Allentown leads in walk score (67 vs 33). Allentown leads in cost of living index (96 vs 101).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Allentown, PA Dover, DE
WhereAtHome Score 73.3 (#749) 64.9 (#1664)
Population 124,880 39,894
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $319,980 $345,464
Median Household Income $52,449 $54,438
Average Commute 23.6 min 22.8 min
Walk Score 67 33
Crime Level 7.5 27.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.7 D+2.0
Allentown, PA
C
73.3 Score

Allentown, PA

Mid-size Pennsylvania city with community character

Median Home

$319,980

Population

124,880

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

67

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Dover, DE
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

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