Arcadia, CA vs Middletown, DE
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Middletown
70.8
#1059 nationally
Middletown leads in cost of living index (117 vs 225). Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 29). Middletown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 6.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Middletown, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 70.8 (#1059) |
| Population | 54,157 | 25,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $537,638 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $104,662 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.6 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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C-
70.8 Score
Middletown, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$537,638
Population
25,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Northeast
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