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Bettendorf, IA vs Middletown, DE

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Are people in Middletown older or younger than people in Bettendorf?
- The Median Age in Middletown is 1.4 years older than in Bettendorf.

Are housing costs cheaper in Middletown or Bettendorf?
- Middletown housing costs are 72.8% more expensive than Bettendorf housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Middletown or Bettendorf?
- The average commute for residents of Middletown is 19.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bettendorf.

Things to do in Bettendorf?
Bettendorf, Iowa lies within Scott county providing its citizens access to parks including Centennial Park while also having shopping options near SouthPark Mall plus multiple restaurants including Applebees Grill & Bar.

Things to do in Middletown?
Middletown, DE is a town located in New Castle County. It was founded in 1697 and has a population of around 20,000 people. It is home to several historical sites and buildings as well as being home to the University of Delaware's Middletown campus.

 Bettendorf, IAMiddletown, DEUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,001329,725,481
 Median Income$89,375  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$268,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.87  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bettendorf    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around  More

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We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast  More

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Over 18 years ago

We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We  More

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Reviews for Middletown    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Housing in Middletown is abundant and affordable. There are townhomes and single family homes. There are very small lots to large farmettes available right now. A major  More

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Over 14 years ago

.... I could leave Delaware  More

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Over 17 years ago

Outdoor recreation is very limited here. There are very few parks with walking trails in Middletown. The state parks are beautiful, but it seems that very few people  More

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