Northfield, MN 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.

Northfield

73.6

#708 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Northfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 31). Northfield leads in median household income ($83,125 vs $54,731).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Northfield, MN Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 73.6 (#708) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 21,020 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $396,746 $330,955
Median Household Income $83,125 $54,731
Average Commute 19.1 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 31 74
Crime Level 4.2 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 105 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.5 D+32.6
Northfield, MN
C
73.6 Score

Northfield, MN

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Median Home

$396,746

Population

21,020

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

31

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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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