Elmhurst, 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.

Elmhurst

73.4

#734 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Elmhurst leads in crime level (1.6 vs 30.9). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $54,731). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 48).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elmhurst, IL Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 73.4 (#734) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 45,336 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $647,169 $330,955
Median Household Income $143,492 $54,731
Average Commute 27.8 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 48 74
Crime Level 1.6 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 135 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.3 D+32.6
Elmhurst, IL
C
73.4 Score

Elmhurst, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$647,169

Population

45,336

Crime

Low

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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