University City, MO 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.

University City

78.3

#186 nationally

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

University City leads in crime level (8.2 vs 30.9). University City leads in median household income ($71,888 vs $54,731). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 58).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric University City, MO Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 78.3 (#186) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 34,096 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $272,576 $330,955
Median Household Income $71,888 $54,731
Average Commute 20.4 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 58 74
Crime Level 8.2 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.4 D+32.6
University City, MO
C+
78.3 Score

University City, MO

Small Missouri city with local appeal

Median Home

$272,576

Population

34,096

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

58

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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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