Middletown, DE vs Secaucus, NJ
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
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Middletown leads in cost of living index (117 vs 153). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $104,662). Middletown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middletown, DE | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1059) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 25,022 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $537,638 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $104,662 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Middletown has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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