Middletown, DE vs Oregon, OH
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
Oregon
81
#55 nationally
Middletown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 5.3). Oregon leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 28.8 min). Middletown leads in median household income ($104,662 vs $73,883).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middletown, DE | Oregon, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1059) | 81 (#55) |
| Population | 25,022 | 19,711 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $537,638 | $232,413 |
| Median Household Income | $104,662 | $73,883 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+12.6 |
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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B-
81 Score
Oregon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$232,413
Population
19,711
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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