Kent, 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.

Kent

76.4

#351 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Kent leads in crime level (3.5 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 41). Wilmington leads in median household income ($54,731 vs $37,505).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Kent, OH Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 76.4 (#351) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 27,601 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $253,734 $330,955
Median Household Income $37,505 $54,731
Average Commute 21.7 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 41 74
Crime Level 3.5 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 92 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+15.5 D+32.6
Kent, OH
C
76.4 Score

Kent, OH

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Median Home

$253,734

Population

27,601

Crime

Low

Walk Score

41

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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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