Dover, DE vs Monroe, 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

64.9

#1664 nationally

vs

Monroe

73.4

#741 nationally

Dover leads in crime level (27.7 vs 51.8). Dover leads in median household income ($54,438 vs $36,550). Monroe leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 22.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dover, DE Monroe, LA
WhereAtHome Score 64.9 (#1664) 73.4 (#741)
Population 39,894 46,616
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $345,464 $155,007
Median Household Income $54,438 $36,550
Average Commute 22.8 min 17.6 min
Walk Score 33 32
Crime Level 27.7 51.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 101 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.0 R+27.9