Dover, NH vs South Portland, ME
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
South Portland
73.1
#793 nationally
South Portland leads in walk score (44 vs 33). Dover leads in crime level (1.3 vs 1.7). South Portland leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 23.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, NH | South Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#782) | 73.1 (#793) |
| Population | 33,485 | 26,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $548,206 | $532,834 |
| Median Household Income | $90,844 | $82,489 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.1 | D+36.3 |
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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
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73.1 Score
South Portland, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$532,834
Population
26,840
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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