Question 1

Is Middletown, DE or Smyrna, DE cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Smyrna, DE is cheaper. The median home price in Middletown, DE is approximately $416,600 and in Smyrna, DE it is approximately $290,400 — a difference of $126,200.

Question 2

Is Middletown, DE or Smyrna, DE safer?

Accepted Answer

Smyrna, DE scores higher on safety. Middletown, DE has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Smyrna, DE has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Middletown, DE or Smyrna, DE more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Smyrna, DE is more walkable. Middletown, DE has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Smyrna, DE has a Walk Score of 14/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Middletown, DE or Smyrna, DE?

Accepted Answer

Middletown, DE has higher-rated schools. Middletown, DE has a school rating of 8.2/10 and Smyrna, DE has a rating of 8.1/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Middletown, DE or Smyrna, DE?

Accepted Answer

For families valuing excellent schools and a low commute to Philly, Smyrna is a more appealing choice. However, Middletown offers slightly better schools and a stronger local economy. If you're a family prioritizing schools above all else, but can handle driving for daily tasks, Smyrna might still be the better fit.

Category	Middletown, DE	Smyrna, DE
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$417K	$290K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$120K ✓ Higher income	$72K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	14/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	N/A	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	8.2/10 ✓ Better schools	8.1/10
Best for	Families with school concernsSuburban commutersCar owners	Families looking for good schoolsCommuters to PhiladelphiaRemote workers wanting a quiet suburb

Middletown, DE vs Smyrna, DE

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