Dover, DE vs Pleasantville, NJ
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
Pleasantville
74.2
#622 nationally
Pleasantville leads in crime level (11.0 vs 27.7). Pleasantville leads in walk score (52 vs 33). Pleasantville leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 22.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Pleasantville, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 74.2 (#622) |
| Population | 39,894 | 20,613 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $249,036 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $48,704 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | R+3.0 |
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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74.2 Score
Pleasantville, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,036
Population
20,613
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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