Dover, NH vs Tavares, 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
73.1
#782 nationally
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
Dover leads in median household income ($90,844 vs $54,271). Dover leads in crime level (1.3 vs 1.8). Tavares leads in cost of living index (99 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, NH | Tavares, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#782) | 70.7 (#1079) |
| Population | 33,485 | 21,061 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $548,206 | $311,089 |
| Median Household Income | $90,844 | $54,271 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.1 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Tavares 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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70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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