Sweetwater, FL 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.
Sweetwater
65.9
#1603 nationally
Wilmington
69.2
#1246 nationally
Sweetwater leads in crime level (2.8 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 27.9 min). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (100 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sweetwater, FL | Wilmington, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1603) | 69.2 (#1246) |
| Population | 20,352 | 71,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $448,534 | $330,955 |
| Median Household Income | $53,159 | $54,731 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 74 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 30.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+32.6 |
Data coverage note: Sweetwater is missing data for 1 metric that Wilmington has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.9 Score
Sweetwater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$448,534
Population
20,352
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,159
Southeast
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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
Northeast
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