Mankato, MN 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.

Mankato

74.8

#549 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Mankato leads in crime level (7.0 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 40). Mankato leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 22.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Mankato, MN Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 74.8 (#549) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 45,742 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $308,167 $330,955
Median Household Income $61,726 $54,731
Average Commute 15.3 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 40 74
Crime Level 7.0 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 101 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+1.2 D+32.6
Mankato, MN
C
74.8 Score

Mankato, MN

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Median Home

$308,167

Population

45,742

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

40

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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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