Tempe, AZ 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.

Tempe

68.3

#1328 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Tempe leads in crime level (12.9 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 54). Tempe leads in median household income ($72,022 vs $54,731).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Tempe, AZ Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 68.3 (#1328) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 189,834 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,636 $330,955
Median Household Income $72,022 $54,731
Average Commute 21.5 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 54 74
Crime Level 12.9 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 119 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+3.5 D+32.6
Tempe, AZ
D+
68.3 Score

Tempe, AZ

Mid-size Arizona city with community character

Median Home

$465,636

Population

189,834

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

54

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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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