Dover, NH vs Knightdale, NC
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
73.1
#782 nationally
Knightdale
69.4
#1217 nationally
Dover leads in crime level (1.3 vs 5.3). Dover leads in median household income ($90,844 vs $79,364). Dover leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 26.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, NH | Knightdale, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#782) | 69.4 (#1217) |
| Population | 33,485 | 20,275 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $548,206 | $370,252 |
| Median Household Income | $90,844 | $79,364 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.1 | D+25.6 |
Data coverage note: Knightdale is missing data for 1 metric that Dover has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.1 Score
Dover, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$548,206
Population
33,485
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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D+
69.4 Score
Knightdale, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,252
Population
20,275
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$79,364
Southeast
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