Carol Stream, IL 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.

Carol Stream

75.4

#460 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Carol Stream leads in crime level (1.9 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 36). Carol Stream leads in median household income ($103,525 vs $54,731).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carol Stream, IL Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 75.4 (#460) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 38,966 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $388,952 $330,955
Median Household Income $103,525 $54,731
Average Commute 29.3 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 36 74
Crime Level 1.9 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 113 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.3 D+32.6
Carol Stream, IL
C
75.4 Score

Carol Stream, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$388,952

Population

38,966

Crime

Low

Walk Score

36

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Wilmington, DE
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

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