Question 1

Is Harrington, DE or Milford, DE cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Harrington, DE is cheaper. The median home price in Harrington, DE is approximately $254,700 and in Milford, DE it is approximately $275,200 — a difference of $20,500.

Question 2

Is Harrington, DE or Milford, DE safer?

Accepted Answer

Milford, DE scores higher on safety. Harrington, DE has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate. Milford, DE has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low.

Question 3

Is Harrington, DE or Milford, DE more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Harrington, DE is more walkable. Harrington, DE has a Walk Score of 20/100 and Milford, DE has a Walk Score of 6/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Harrington, DE or Milford, DE?

Accepted Answer

Harrington, DE has higher-rated schools. Harrington, DE has a school rating of 7/10 and Milford, DE has a rating of 7/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Harrington, DE or Milford, DE?

Accepted Answer

For a family looking to purchase a home, Harrington or Milford could both be viable options, but considering the trade-offs, Harrington might be a better fit for those who prioritize decent schools and acceptable home values, whereas Milford offers more affordable entry points for first-time homebuyers.

For someone who needs to commute to Wilmington, Milford's proximity with a 30-45 minute drive would make it a clear winner over Harrington's reliance on cars for daily activities.

Category	Harrington, DE	Milford, DE
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$255K ✓ Lower price	$275K
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$70K ✓ Higher income	$63K
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	20/100 ✓ More walkable	6/100
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A ✓ More bikeable
Commute	N/A	45 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Low	Low
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7/10	7/10
Best for	FamiliesCar ownersModerate-income buyers	FamiliesFirst‑time homebuyersRetirees

Harrington, DE vs Milford, DE

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