Middletown, Delaware

Small Delaware city with local appeal

Northeast Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.8

C-

out of 100

Overview

Middletown is a Delaware city with a population of approximately 25,022, part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $537,638. Median household income is $104,662.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 25,022 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $537,638 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $104,662 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.8 minutes
  • Part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

25,022

Source: Census ACS

$537,638

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$104,662

Source: Census ACS

28.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

29

Source: Walk Score

117 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

New Castle County (county-level results)

65%
33%
Democrat 180,700
Republican 90,868
Leans D+32.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 38.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 53.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 46.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 29/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 55.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.8

Location

Middletown, DE (39.4815, -75.6832)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.