Middletown, DE vs Nicholasville, KY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Middletown
70.8
#1059 nationally
Nicholasville
73.9
#661 nationally
Middletown leads in median household income ($104,662 vs $61,832). Nicholasville leads in cost of living index (93 vs 117). Nicholasville leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middletown, DE | Nicholasville, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1059) | 73.9 (#661) |
| Population | 25,022 | 32,425 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $537,638 | $328,028 |
| Median Household Income | $104,662 | $61,832 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | R+35.9 |
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70.8 Score
Middletown, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$537,638
Population
25,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Northeast
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C
73.9 Score
Nicholasville, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,028
Population
32,425
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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