Dover, DE vs Palm Beach Gardens, 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
Palm Beach Gardens
66.7
#1512 nationally
Palm Beach Gardens leads in crime level (3.4 vs 27.7). Palm Beach Gardens leads in median household income ($106,544 vs $54,438). Dover leads in cost of living index (101 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 66.7 (#1512) |
| Population | 39,894 | 61,146 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $693,873 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $106,544 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | D+0.8 |
Data coverage note: Palm Beach Gardens is missing data for 1 metric that Dover has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.7 Score
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$693,873
Population
61,146
Crime
Low
Median Income
$106,544
Southeast
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