Middletown, OH vs Stockton, 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
71.2
#1009 nationally
Stockton
62
#1882 nationally
Middletown leads in crime level (10.1 vs 31.4). Middletown leads in cost of living index (88 vs 128). Stockton leads in median household income ($71,612 vs $50,457).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middletown, OH | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1009) | 62 (#1882) |
| Population | 51,478 | 319,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,542 | $429,229 |
| Median Household Income | $50,457 | $71,612 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 31.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.3 | R+0.9 |
C-
71.2 Score
Middletown, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$263,542
Population
51,478
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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D-
62 Score
Stockton, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$429,229
Population
319,543
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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