Wilmette, IL 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.

Wilmette

71

#1040 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 30.9). Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $54,731). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (100 vs 162).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Wilmette, IL Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 71 (#1040) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 27,026 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,007,961 $330,955
Median Household Income $183,750 $54,731
Average Commute 35.7 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 58 74
Crime Level 0.6 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 162 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+32.6
Wilmette, IL
C-
71 Score

Wilmette, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$1,007,961

Population

27,026

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

58

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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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