Blue Island, 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.

Blue Island

78

#198 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Blue Island leads in crime level (11.9 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 28.3 min). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 63).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Blue Island, IL Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 78 (#198) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 21,494 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $206,866 $330,955
Median Household Income $57,537 $54,731
Average Commute 28.3 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 63 74
Crime Level 11.9 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+32.6
Blue Island, IL
C+
78 Score

Blue Island, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$206,866

Population

21,494

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

63

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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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