Lancaster, TX 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
69.9
#1155 nationally
Wilmington
69.2
#1246 nationally
Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 22). Lancaster leads in crime level (11.2 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Wilmington, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 69.2 (#1246) |
| Population | 40,215 | 71,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $330,955 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $54,731 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 30.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.6 |
D+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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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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