Brookhaven, GA vs Middletown, 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Middletown
70.8
#1059 nationally
Middletown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 8.3). Middletown leads in cost of living index (117 vs 144). Brookhaven leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Middletown, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 70.8 (#1059) |
| Population | 57,945 | 25,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $537,638 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $104,662 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 29 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+32.6 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Middletown has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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C-
70.8 Score
Middletown, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$537,638
Population
25,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Northeast
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