Middletown, DE vs Palmdale, CA
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.
Middletown
70.8
#1059 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Middletown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 15.1). Middletown leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 41.3 min). Middletown leads in median household income ($104,662 vs $78,414).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middletown, DE | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1059) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 25,022 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $537,638 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $104,662 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+32.9 |
C-
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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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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