Middletown, DE vs Newton, MA

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.

Middletown

70.8

#1059 nationally

vs

Newton

69.4

#1220 nationally

Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 3.4). Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 29). Middletown leads in cost of living index (117 vs 207).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Middletown, DE Newton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 70.8 (#1059) 69.4 (#1220)
Population 25,022 88,415
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $537,638 $1,540,226
Median Household Income $104,662 $176,373
Average Commute 28.8 min 27.1 min
Walk Score 29 57
Crime Level 3.4 1.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 207
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 D+39.5
Middletown, DE
C-
70.8 Score

Middletown, DE

Small Delaware city with local appeal

Median Home

$537,638

Population

25,022

Crime

Low

Walk Score

29

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Newton, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Newton, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$1,540,226

Population

88,415

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

57

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