Middletown, NY vs Wilmette, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Middletown
68.3
#1326 nationally
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 8.5). Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $70,155). Middletown leads in cost of living index (111 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middletown, NY | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1326) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 30,152 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $417,645 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $70,155 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.4 | D+42.0 |
D+
68.3 Score
Middletown, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,645
Population
30,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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C-
71 Score
Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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