Clifton, NJ 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.
Clifton
69.5
#1194 nationally
Middletown
70.8
#1059 nationally
Clifton leads in walk score (62 vs 29). Middletown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.5). Middletown leads in cost of living index (117 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clifton, NJ | Middletown, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1194) | 70.8 (#1059) |
| Population | 88,461 | 25,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $618,464 | $537,638 |
| Median Household Income | $94,179 | $104,662 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+32.6 |
D+
69.5 Score
Clifton, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$618,464
Population
88,461
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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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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