Fort Dodge, IA 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.

Fort Dodge

78.6

#168 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 34). Fort Dodge leads in average commute (16.8 min vs 22.7 min). Fort Dodge leads in cost of living index (84 vs 100).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fort Dodge, IA Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 78.6 (#168) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 24,591 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $132,746 $330,955
Median Household Income $59,452 $54,731
Average Commute 16.8 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 34 74
Crime Level 29.1 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 84 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+31.2 D+32.6
Fort Dodge, IA
C+
78.6 Score

Fort Dodge, IA

Small Iowa city with local appeal

Median Home

$132,746

Population

24,591

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

34

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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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