Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Wilmington, DE is cheaper. The median home price in Middletown, DE is approximately $416,600 and in Wilmington, DE it is approximately $166,300 — a difference of $250,300.

Question 2

Is Middletown, DE or Wilmington, DE safer?

Accepted Answer

Middletown, DE scores higher on safety. Middletown, DE has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Wilmington, DE has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Middletown, DE or Wilmington, DE more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Wilmington, DE is more walkable. Middletown, DE has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Wilmington, DE has a Walk Score of 38/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Middletown, DE has higher-rated schools. Middletown, DE has a school rating of 8.2/10 and Wilmington, DE has a rating of 7.6/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

If you have school concerns and can afford the higher cost of living, Middletown is the better bet, with stronger schools and a more stable community. If budget is a top priority, Wilmington's lower housing costs might make it worth considering, but you'll need to accept a higher crime rate and limited mobility. For anyone else, Middletown offers a more desirable overall quality of life.

Category	Middletown, DE	Wilmington, DE
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$417K	$166K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$120K ✓ Higher income	$42K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	38/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	14/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	N/A	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	8.2/10 ✓ Better schools	7.6/10
Best for	Families with school concernsSuburban commutersCar owners	Budget rentersFamilies seeking good schoolsCar commuters

Middletown, DE vs Wilmington, DE

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