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Middletown, DE vs Selbyville, DE

CategoryMiddletown, DESelbyville, DE
Housing
VerdictGood for nowGood for now
Median Price$417K$394K

Lower price

Median Rent$1K$1K

Lower rent

Median Income$120K

Higher income

$81K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk ScoreCar-dependentCar-dependent
Transit ScoreMinimal transit1/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/A1/100

More bikeable

CommuteN/A20 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+A

Safer

Violent CrimeModerateLow

Lower risk

Property CrimeModerateLow

Lower risk

Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateGood

Cleaner air

Community
Schools8.2/10

Better schools

7.3/10
Best for
Families with school concernsSuburban commutersCar owners
RetirementFamilyQuiet suburban lifestyle

Bottom line

Both Middletown and Selbyville are essentially tied for families with school concerns, but Middletown's slightly better schools give it a narrow edge. Selbyville is the better choice for retirees who crave a quiet, low-crime lifestyle and don't mind relying on a car for most errands. For commuters, Middletown might be a slightly longer drive to work centers, but the trade-off is a potentially shorter commute time due to its location near a major highway.

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