Delray Beach, FL vs Newton, MA
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.
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 11.6). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $76,558). Delray Beach leads in cost of living index (122 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | Newton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 69.4 (#1220) |
| Population | 67,536 | 88,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $1,540,226 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $176,373 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+39.5 |
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70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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D+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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