Lancaster, 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.
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Wilmington
69.2
#1246 nationally
Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 29). Wilmington leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 30.9 min). Lancaster leads in crime level (22.9 vs 30.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Wilmington, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 69.2 (#1246) |
| Population | 166,236 | 71,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $330,955 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $54,731 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 30.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.6 |
D-
61.5 Score
Lancaster, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$465,459
Population
166,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
29
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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