HEAD TO HEAD
Albany vs Dover
Albany and Dover split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Albany, NY
wins 2 of 5 factors
Dover, DE
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Albany | Dover |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 82 | 82 |
| Affordable to rent | 70 ◆ | 69 |
| Climate comfort | 34 | 67 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 35 | 45 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 85 ◆ | 41 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Albany | Dover |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $371K | $372K |
| Typical rent | $1,681/mo | $1,713/mo |
| Average temperature | 8.2°C | 13.4°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 3.74 kWh/m²/day | 4.07 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #64 | #244 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.