Hamilton, 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.

Hamilton

71.3

#994 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Hamilton leads in crime level (8.6 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 42). Hamilton leads in cost of living index (88 vs 100).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hamilton, OH Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 71.3 (#994) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 62,997 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $308,935 $330,955
Median Household Income $52,995 $54,731
Average Commute 25.3 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 42 74
Crime Level 8.6 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 88 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+26.3 D+32.6
Hamilton, OH
C-
71.3 Score

Hamilton, OH

Ohio community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$308,935

Population

62,997

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

42

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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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