Dover, DE vs Ormond Beach, FL
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
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Ormond Beach leads in crime level (5.6 vs 27.7). Dover leads in walk score (33 vs 21). Ormond Beach leads in median household income ($65,238 vs $54,438).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 39,894 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | R+21.8 |
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
Northeast
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71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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