Midland, MI vs Wilmington, DE

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.

Midland

80.2

#89 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Midland leads in crime level (3.3 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 30). Midland leads in median household income ($71,809 vs $54,731).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Midland, MI Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 80.2 (#89) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 42,663 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $259,992 $330,955
Median Household Income $71,809 $54,731
Average Commute 21.1 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 30 74
Crime Level 3.3 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 94 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+15.2 D+32.6
Midland, MI
B-
80.2 Score

Midland, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$259,992

Population

42,663

Crime

Low

Walk Score

30

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Wilmington, DE
D+
69.2 Score

Wilmington, DE

Delaware community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$330,955

Population

71,675

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

74

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