Monroe, NC vs Wilmington, DE

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.

Monroe

64.2

#1713 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 23). Monroe leads in crime level (17.9 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 28.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Monroe, NC Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 64.2 (#1713) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 37,797 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $358,990 $330,955
Median Household Income $63,982 $54,731
Average Commute 28.8 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 23 74
Crime Level 17.9 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 99 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+25.3 D+32.6
Monroe, NC
D
64.2 Score

Monroe, NC

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Median Home

$358,990

Population

37,797

Crime

High

Walk Score

23

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Wilmington, DE
D+
69.2 Score

Wilmington, DE

Delaware community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$330,955

Population

71,675

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

74

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