Middletown, DE vs Waterloo, IA
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
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Middletown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 13.0). Middletown leads in median household income ($104,662 vs $54,104). Waterloo leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middletown, DE | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1059) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 25,022 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $537,638 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $104,662 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+1.2 |
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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B-
81.8 Score
Waterloo, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$149,005
Population
66,606
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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