Annapolis, MD 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.

Annapolis

62.7

#1827 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Annapolis leads in median household income ($97,219 vs $54,731). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 48). Annapolis leads in crime level (22.2 vs 30.9).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 40,552 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $330,955
Median Household Income $97,219 $54,731
Average Commute 29.2 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 48 74
Crime Level 22.2 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+32.6
Annapolis, MD
D-
62.7 Score

Annapolis, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$627,429

Population

40,552

Crime

High

Walk Score

48

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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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