Middletown, DE vs South Gate, CA

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

South Gate

62.6

#1845 nationally

Middletown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 14.4). South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 29). Middletown leads in median household income ($104,662 vs $67,188).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Middletown, DE South Gate, CA
WhereAtHome Score 70.8 (#1059) 62.6 (#1845)
Population 25,022 90,070
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $537,638 $702,198
Median Household Income $104,662 $67,188
Average Commute 28.8 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 29 70
Crime Level 3.4 14.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 144
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 D+32.9
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

Northeast View Middletown, DE →
South Gate, CA
D-
62.6 Score

South Gate, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$702,198

Population

90,070

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

70

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