Middletown, DE vs Royal Palm Beach, FL
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
Royal Palm Beach
67.8
#1385 nationally
Middletown leads in walk score (29 vs 21). Middletown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.4). Middletown leads in median household income ($104,662 vs $90,143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middletown, DE | Royal Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1059) | 67.8 (#1385) |
| Population | 25,022 | 39,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $537,638 | $488,402 |
| Median Household Income | $104,662 | $90,143 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+0.8 |
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+
67.8 Score
Royal Palm Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,402
Population
39,489
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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