El Monte, CA 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.
El Monte
61.6
#1894 nationally
Middletown
70.8
#1059 nationally
Middletown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 11.6). El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 29). Middletown leads in median household income ($104,662 vs $59,929).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Middletown, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1894) | 70.8 (#1059) |
| Population | 103,794 | 25,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $764,928 | $537,638 |
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $104,662 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.6 |
D-
61.6 Score
El Monte, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$764,928
Population
103,794
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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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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