Middletown, DE vs Plantation, FL
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
Plantation
68.2
#1338 nationally
Middletown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 5.8). Middletown leads in median household income ($104,662 vs $83,074). Middletown leads in cost of living index (117 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middletown, DE | Plantation, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1059) | 68.2 (#1338) |
| Population | 25,022 | 96,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $537,638 | $498,641 |
| Median Household Income | $104,662 | $83,074 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+17.0 |
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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D+
68.2 Score
Plantation, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$498,641
Population
96,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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