Marion, IA 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.
Marion
80.8
#63 nationally
Middletown
70.8
#1059 nationally
Marion leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 28.8 min). Middletown leads in median household income ($104,662 vs $81,519). Marion leads in cost of living index (94 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marion, IA | Middletown, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#63) | 70.8 (#1059) |
| Population | 42,213 | 25,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,229 | $537,638 |
| Median Household Income | $81,519 | $104,662 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | D+32.6 |
B-
80.8 Score
Marion, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,229
Population
42,213
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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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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