Canton, OH vs Wilmington, 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.
Canton
73.8
#668 nationally
Wilmington
69.2
#1246 nationally
Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 48). Wilmington leads in median household income ($54,731 vs $37,627). Canton leads in cost of living index (82 vs 100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Canton, OH | Wilmington, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#668) | 69.2 (#1246) |
| Population | 69,197 | 71,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,627 | $330,955 |
| Median Household Income | $37,627 | $54,731 |
| Average Commute | 19.5 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 30.7 | 30.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.9 | D+32.6 |
C
73.8 Score
Canton, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$176,627
Population
69,197
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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D+
69.2 Score
Wilmington, DE
Delaware community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$330,955
Population
71,675
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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