Dover, DE vs Palm Coast, 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 Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Dover leads in walk score (33 vs 2). Palm Coast leads in crime level (6.4 vs 27.7). Palm Coast leads in median household income ($68,824 vs $54,438).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Palm Coast, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 67 (#1478) |
| Population | 39,894 | 102,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $345,441 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $68,824 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 2 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | R+28.2 |
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+
67 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
Southeast
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