Middletown, DE vs Roselle, IL
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
Roselle
73.3
#761 nationally
Middletown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.9). Roselle leads in walk score (35 vs 29). Middletown leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middletown, DE | Roselle, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1059) | 73.3 (#761) |
| Population | 25,022 | 22,508 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $537,638 | $388,468 |
| Median Household Income | $104,662 | $104,167 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+13.3 |
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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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73.3 Score
Roselle, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,468
Population
22,508
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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