Orem, UT 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.
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Wilmington
69.2
#1246 nationally
Orem leads in crime level (4.8 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 43). Orem leads in median household income ($77,568 vs $54,731).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | Wilmington, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 69.2 (#1246) |
| Population | 95,519 | 71,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $330,955 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $54,731 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 30.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+32.6 |
C-
71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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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
Northeast
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