Dover, DE vs Waxahachie, TX
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
Waxahachie
70.3
#1121 nationally
Waxahachie leads in crime level (6.1 vs 27.7). Waxahachie leads in median household income ($80,044 vs $54,438). Dover leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Waxahachie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 70.3 (#1121) |
| Population | 39,894 | 47,201 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $371,652 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $80,044 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | R+31.1 |
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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C-
70.3 Score
Waxahachie, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$371,652
Population
47,201
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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