Delano, CA 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.
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Wilmington
69.2
#1246 nationally
Delano leads in crime level (9.4 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 35). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (100 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Wilmington, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 69.2 (#1246) |
| Population | 51,500 | 71,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $330,955 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $54,731 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 30.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+32.6 |
C-
70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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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
Northeast
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