Provo, 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.
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Wilmington
69.2
#1246 nationally
Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 44). Provo leads in median household income ($62,891 vs $54,731). Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 22.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Provo, UT | Wilmington, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#678) | 69.2 (#1246) |
| Population | 117,335 | 71,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,084 | $330,955 |
| Median Household Income | $62,891 | $54,731 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 74 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 30.9 |
| School Rating | 7.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+32.6 |
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73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
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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